Ten Commandments: God’s RULEs don’t bind you — they guide you. / Pastor Jeff Struecker

Big Idea: God’s RULEs don’t bind you — they guide you.

Exodus 20:1-2

Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.

I. Born out of Relationship

II. Unchangeable and Universal

III. Come from Love

IV. Exist for your Good

Next Steps: 

• Believe: I need Jesus to change my heart today.
• Become: I will follow God’s RULEs this week.
• Be Sent: I will show others how God’s rules guide me this week.

Discussion Questions: 

1. How did the Ten Commandments impact your day yesterday?
2. How does obeying the law out of love differ from mere obligation?
3. Do these rules apply to people who don’t worship him? Explain your answer.
4. How do these commandments relate to living for Jesus?
5. Can you see your need for God’s grace without the law? 
6. Who needs to see through your life that God is worth following?
7. Pray for the Holy Spirit to showcase your love for Jesus this week.