The 8th Commandment: “You Shall Not Steal”
What does God require from us in His short commandment, “you shall not steal”? There is no exclusion stated in this commandment. The Bible condemns all stealing. So what constitutes stealing in God’s eyes? What is so evil about stealing? Are we also robbing from God? What does God want us to do instead of stealing?
What About Worshipping God?
Worship is where we as creatures ascribe to God (the Creator) the praise, honor and glory that is due Him. Yet, are we doing it rightly in terms of praise and worship? Especially with church music being more free and liberal these days, how do we ensure musical elements and intelligible words that is put together during corporate worship is done in a God pleasing way?
The 7th Commandment: “You Shall Not Commit Adultery”
Everyone is created with a need for love and intimacy, and everyone struggles when they feel lonely and unloved. Thus, everyone is at risk of sexual temptation and sin. That is why God gives us the seventh commandment, to caution us against sexual immorality, and remind us of the honor of sexual purity. Can you see the deep connection between your faithfulness to God and your sexual purity? Do you detest the slightest hint of unchastity? Are you taking any precautions to guard yourself from sexual immorality?
Easter Sunday 2023: The Audacious Hope of Easter
What is hope? Elpis Tikvah Importance of right hope Do we have hope today? Do we have the right hope? Is the resurrection account believable? How does the resurrection bring audacious hope for those who believe? 1. Do we have the right hope? “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5 […]
The 6th Commandment: “You Shall Not Murder”
Many people may feel confident that they have not violated the sixth of the Ten Commandments since they have never physically murdered anyone. But are we really not guilty of murder by God’s standards? How about the sin of murder in our hearts and through our words? Why does God hold the sanctity of human life in such high regard? Is it enough not to murder, what more does God require of us?
The 5th Commandment: Honor Your Father and Your Mother
Disrespecting and neglecting our parents is no trivial matter, as God considers honoring our father and mother so important that He included it in the Ten Commandments. What does it mean to honor our parents? What if our parents are “undeserving” of such honor? Does this commandment apply only to our parents?
Understanding The Love Of God
Introduction * Sinclair Lewis: “Love is the morning and the evening star. Love is the inspiration of the artist and the substance of the philosophers. * Powerful Quotes about love: – “We are most alive when we are in love.” – “The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing […]
The 4th Commandment: Remember The Sabbath Day By Keeping It Holy
We all love to rest, so isn’t it great that God has commanded us to rest? But are Christians today still required to obey the fourth commandment about keeping the Sabbath day holy? Is the fourth commandment a “moral” law or “ceremonial” law? What does the Lord require from us concerning the the fourth commandment? Why do Christians today set aside Sundays, instead of Saturdays, to rest and worship God?
Have Regard For Your Covenant
1 O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember the nation you purchased long ago, the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed— Mount Zion, where you dwelt. 3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. 4 Your […]
The 3rd Commandment: “You Shall Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain”
What is so important about God’s Name that He has to protect it with the Third Commandment? What does it mean to take God’s name in vain? Is it merely about the verbal use of God’s name? God is certainly zealous for His holy name, and He will not hold anyone guiltless who takes His name in vain. Yet, are we taking God’s name seriously, with the utmost reverence?
