You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’  ²⁸But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Jesus raises the standard. Just like the command not to murder, Jesus takes this command to not commit the act of adultery and He raises the standard and makes it all about??? The condition of our heart. And this is the standard all throughout the New Testament. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

Ultimately, honoring our parents reflects Christ’s love. It strengthens family bonds, it can help mend broken relationships, and it can help us grow in our faith. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

This is the only commandment I can think of that is completely disregarded by most Christians today. The idea of taking a day off of our normal work is insane in a culture where we’re taught to grind 24/7. “If you’re not producing, you’re not worth much” is how we’re conditioned to think. And God is saying “No matter how much you grind and produce, you’re not the one who makes this go… I am. I run this.” - Pastor Ryan Martinez

“Don’t Take the name of the Lord in vain” and God is saying if you’re my people, you will not do this! What does it mean? Don’t carry the name of the Lord lightly. Don’t say you follow God and then not live like it. Why did God say it? Once again, so that His people would stand out in the world and to teach us that allegiance to God is different than anything else. And how does it apply? Showing your faith and trust in the Lord by your good works. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

Today, we’re examining Commandment #2. You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind. Remember, the first commandment is “You shall have no other gods before me.” or “You shall have no other gods anywhere, ever.” Like I said last week, Commandment #1 is the basis for a relationship with God. He’s jealous FOR our affections and He wants us to be different from the rest of the world. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

God wants his people to reflect Him to the rest of the world. And what better way to have His people stand out than have them live in a revolutionary way. “You shall have no other gods before me.” - Pastor Ryan Martinez

Jesus never changes, is always the same, and He revealed Himself to His disciples in scripture… He wants to reveal Himself now that He is here and not to be afraid. Are we looking for the moments in our everyday life that God is using to show us who He is and that He is with us? – Pastor Ryan Martinez

Jesus took a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish and turned it into a miracle that met the needs of thousands! And all that happened was a little boy brought the little bit that He had and offered it to Jesus. And Jesus took that multiplied that in a miraculous way. And He wants to do that for us. He wants to do that for you. What do you have to offer? It does not matter how little you have to give; Jesus can use all of it and let nothing go to waste. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

God’s purpose was that we would seek him and find him because only He can satisfy. He created us to need Him, and we have Shalom when we find Him. Romans5:1-¹Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Because of Jesus, we have peace with God, we have completeness through relationship with God, because of Jesus. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

The aspects of KNOWING are Speaking. Making yourself known. Listening. Making a conscious effort to understand what you’re hearing from God. And Doing. Physical activity to help cement your knowledge of God. – Pastor Ryan Martinez