When two men crowdsourced a new “Ten Commandments” for the 21st century, the results were… amusing, to say the least. We all have a sense that we “ought” to live a certain way — a sense from God Himself. Join us this series as we explore God’s clearest, most direct expectations for us as His people: the Ten Commandments. // 1. Why are laws good for societies? Do people protest things like traffic lights and seatbelt laws? If people are fine with laws that protect us, why do people get offended that God would have Laws for us to follow, too? 2. Read Exodus 20:1-3. What is the order of salvation and obedience: which does God do first? Why is this important to remember when we think of our own salvation? Did we do anything—or can we do anything—to deserve it? Why is that good news? // 3. If we end up worshipping other people or things besides God, what could that lead to in our own lives? Are we ever permanently, perfectly satisfied when we get something we want? // 4. Is it jealous for God to demand we only worship Him? Isn’t jealousy a bad thing, or is there a good kind of jealousy? Think about marriage: Is it wrong for a husband and wife to demand that they only love each other—and no one else? If husbands and wives let someone else get in the way of their love for each other, what could happen to their marriage?
