Faithfulness in Marriage

Upon reading the four simple words “You shall not murder”, we might dismiss the 6th Commandment as irrelevant to a congregation like ours. When we see Jesus’ interpretation of this commandment, however, it opens up its significance.

This Sunday as we gather, we will turn our attention to the 5th commandment in Exodus 20:12, to honor our father and mother. Why is this important to God? We will see how this commandment is linked to God’s plan for His people.

This Sunday, we’ll be looking at a command that we can all get behind, take a day off from your work each week. But God is doing more than just instituting a lazy day. He is restructuring our lives in light of his work.

Respect God's Name

As we look at the Second Commandment this week in Exodus 20.4-6, we will examine how what we worship has practical consequences for our lives. How can we worship the one true image of God, the Lord Jesus? When we worship Jesus, God’s people live-out their distinctive calling.

The event at Sinai escapes us. How can we fathom something so remarkable as hearing the

thunderous voice of God amidst a fiery mountain? Yet, the Lord here personally gives His law

to Israel. Two questions arise: Why this awesome display from God? And why this law? Join us

as we consider the hope available to lawbreakers.

Exodus 19 is a turning point in the book. Having redeemed Israel from bondage, God now shows us that He did this for a purpose. In a passage that includes “the Great Commission of the Old Testament”, we will explore what it means to be God’s treasured possession.

Even great leaders need help. Our passage in Exodus this week will show us how God provides people to sustain us as we lead for Christ’s sake. We often hesitate to ask for help because we think we are self-sufficient and because we want control. Hopefully we will all see how those in the church family are a blessing on the faith journey.

This week we find ourselves in Exodus 17, where the Israelites have had enough desert and decide to take legal action against their leader.