The Second Commandment: “You Shall Not Make Any Images To Worship”
The first two commandments of the Ten Words may sound similar, but what is the difference between the first and second commandments? What’s wrong with using images to represent the one true God and using images as means to worship Him? If we are not to make any images to worship God, then how should we worship Him? Also, are all images bad and to be eliminated from the church?
The First Commandment: “You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me”
What does the Lord require in the First Commandment of the “Ten Words”? The “difficult” part about this First Commandment is not so much that God demands to be worshipped, but that He demands to be worshipped alone, to the exclusion of all others. Do you find it hard to exclusively worship the Lord while forsaking all others? What are the idols in your life which you love and trust more than God? What are the challenges you face in obeying this First Commandment?
The Significance of The “Ten Words”
Why is the Ten Commandments (the “Ten Words”) so fundamental to our understanding of God, His character and His heart even today? How can it guide our present living and our relationship with God and men?
O Come Let Us Adore Jesus
In the familiar Christmas carol “O come, all ye faithful”, there is this refrain, “O come, let us adore Him!” Do we really adore Christ in our hearts? Or do we merely like to make use of Jesus to achieve our aims and meet our needs; do we only like to study and learn about Jesus; or do we really love and adore Him? What then is meant by adoring Jesus?
Fear The Holy God and Consecrate Yourselves
How can God be loving and dangerous at the same time? Have we been treating God flippantly just because He is gracious? Do we fear God and take His holiness seriously? How then should we consecrate ourselves to worship God and live for His glory?
Shared Leadership and Co-working
No matter how outstanding and strong a leader seems to be, the truth remains that humans are limited. Thus, one person cannot do everything. Are you focusing on the primary calling and essential tasks that God has given you, or are you constantly bogged down by secondary things? Will you be humble enough to accept the advice and help of others? Are you willing to share your leadership authority with suitable people? What should be the criteria for the selection of good leaders?
Sharing The Good News About God
Do you find it easy to talk about God to people around you? What are the obstacles to you sharing the gospel? Do you know what to share about the gospel?
Praying and Fighting the Spiritual Battle
Whether we like it or not, our spiritual enemies will attack us uninvited, catching us unaware. If we do not fight the spiritual battle, we will not have peace, but will only be subject to the constant harassment and assaults by our spiritual enemies. So then, how can we fight and win the spiritual battle?
Become Fools So That You May Become Wise
No one likes to be considered foolish, and people use all kinds of ways to prove that they are wise. But what if we are seen as fools for the sake of Christ? Will we still want to keep following Him?
Do You Like Warnings As Much As Blessings?
We all love the blessings mentioned in the Bible. But how about those warnings written in it? Can we appreciate the value and purpose of God’s warnings?
