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Don’t murder seems pretty straightforward, and it is. The sixth commandment, you shall not murder, is rooted in what theologians call God’s natural law. Truth deeply rooted in the fabric of creation that everyone intrinsically knows it’s wrong. Murder is wrong, but in God’s eyes, murdering a relationship is just as bad. We see how Jesus compares the most universally understood wrongdoing - murder, to hate and broken relationships.

The fifth commandment, honor your father and mother, isn’t just a command for the kids in Sunday School. The commandment also applies to adults. So why is the fifth commandment so important? God commands us to honor our parents, so we learn to honor Him. Honoring your parents is the conduit to honoring God.

Why did God give us the Sabbath day and tell us to remember it and keep it holy? The Sabbath day is much more than a day off. It’s a special day that represents essential spiritual realities. God gave us the Sabbath, so we’ll remember to enjoy life and give thanks. He gave us the Sabbath to remember that we are no longer slaves – we are free. He gave us the Sabbath to remember to stop working and rest. He gave us the Sabbath to bless us.

What does it mean to take God’s name in vain? It’s not really what most Christians have been taught. Knowing God’s divine name was a privilege for Israel and us. It means we don’t worship an anonymous deity but a personal God with a personal name who wants a personal relationship with his people. But the privilege of knowing God’s personal name can be something people abuse. Learn how you can avoid taking God’s name in vain.

We love accumulating things throughout our lives, but the reality is that none will go with us when we leave this world. They are just things. The danger is when we worship these things more than the creator. God wants us to enjoy the things he created, but when we start worshiping them instead, we make them idols. The remedy is to see God and things from the right perspective.

The ten commandments were not rules to obey just for the sake of obedience. Instead, they were to be obeyed to discover the abundant life that flows from a full and prosperous relationship with God. The first commandment says, “you must not have any other god but me.” Anyone you worship is like a god. Anyone you look to for what you’re supposed to seek God for is potentially a god in your life. But the Bible makes it clear that these are false gods. There is only one true God, the God of the Bible, Yahweh.

How well do you know the ten commandments? Most Christians probably only really understand 3 or 4 out of them properly. To understand and appreciate the ten commandments, you need to understand what the Bible refers to as “The Law.” When applied, the ten commandments are the moral law for Christians. It restricts sinners from giving in to sin, convicts sinners of their sins, and instructs Christians on how to live.

For 2,000 years, Christians have practiced Holy Communion, but what is its meaning and purpose? In this message, we look back and see how the early church fathers understood and practiced Christianity. We'll gain a better perspective and understanding of why Christians practice Holy Communion today.

The birth of Jesus announces the arrival of the love that every human craves. We’ve all had moments where we experienced love. But because the love we’ve experienced originated from a human, it was not long after followed by a failure to love. People can love you, but people will always fail to keep loving you perfectly. We crave and long for the type of love we were designed for. A love that never fails, always perseveres, and sees value in you. It’s the only love that can ever satisfy you. It’s God’s gift of love. Will you receive it?

Many of us will go through seasons when we feel forgotten. It will happen when righteousness goes unregarded, faithfulness goes unrewarded, and time goes unrelenting. You can’t help but feel forgotten in these seasons. How can you feel joy during these times? Take the time to detail what the Lord has done for you, and remember that the Lord has been gracious to you.