How should we hear and obey God?

- With Reverence for God’s Holy Name (7)

 - With Respect for God’s Holy Rhythm (8-11)

Why should we hear and obey the words of God?

1. The source of the law (vs. 1-2 “I am the LORD your God”)

2. The instruction of the law (vs. 3-5 “You shall have no other gods before me”)

3. The blessing of the law (vs. 6 “Showing steadfast love to thousands who love me”)

What attitudes and actions nurture healthy relationships?  

Four questions to ask yourself as you manage your relationships…

1 - Am I Pushing my Own Agenda? (2)

 2 - Am I Regarding Myself too Highly? (3)

 3 - Am I Considering the Needs of Others? (4)

 4 - Am I Motivated by God’s Love? (1,5-8)

We are at the mountain with God this weekend as He now manifests His incomparable glory and power to His people. God is initiating the terms of the covenant He will make with His people and sets the boundaries of how He will relate to them. He wants them to know Him and worship Him at the mountain before He reveals His character and laws to them. Moses now describes the scene as God condescends to presence Himself with His people…

How should you and I approach God in worship?

- Our God is Incomparable (v.16-19)

- Our God is Unapproachable (v.20-25)

After Israel’s victory over the Amalekites, Jethro and Zipporah and their sons come to Mt. Sinai to meet with Moses. This passage highlights the relationship between Moses and Jethro and new faith in the God of Israel. Remarkably, Jethro was a Midianite priest who came to rejoice in Yahweh’s salvation. Their conversation, mutual respect and wise counsel model for us some key elements for building genuine gospel community.

Question: What are the key elements of healthy community life?

 A. Moses’ Witness to Jethro (vv. 1-12)

 B. Jethro’s Witness to Moses (vv. 13-26)

1. Who is the Enemy? (8)

2. How do we Prevail? (9-13)

3. How do we Respond? (14-16)

What makes the Good News of Christmas such Good News?