THE 10 - A Study of the 10 Commandments

[Les]

THE 10 Overview: A Study of the 10 Commandments (SELECTED SCRIPTURES)


Introduction: Someone has said, “If you can’t tell how long a foot is, it may be because you’ve lost

your yardstick.” Today, we’re beginning our new series on the 10 Commandments which are God’s

yardstick for measuring right and wrong in a world that has lost its way.

[Les]

Esteem God Alone: The First Commandment - Exodus 20:3


While few of us have wooden idols in our home that we bow before, we all have idols in our hearts that take our hearts and minds captive. It is no accident that the first command God gave to Israel 3500 years ago is the most foundational of all: we are to have no other god.

[Les]

Worship The True God: The Second Commandment - Exodus 20:4-6


Introduction: Some Christian denominations combine the first commandment “You shall have no
other gods before Me” with the second commandment as a general prohibition against idolatry. As
we will see today, the second commandment is not about whom to worship but how to worship the
true God.

[Les]

Revere God’s Name: The Third Commandment - Exodus 20:7



Introduction: The first commandment warns us about false beliefs about God while the second
commandment warns us against wrong thoughts about God. The third commandment flows
naturally from the first two prohibitions as it reminds us of the severe punishment for wrong words
about God.

[Les]

Value God’s Day: The Fourth Commandment -Exodus 20:8-11


Introduction: More space is devoted to the fourth commandment than any other. Yet, many
Christians believe that this is the one commandment that has no application for Christians
today since we “live under grace, not under the law.” Today, we will discover why God gave this
commandment which is vital to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

[Les]

Honor Your Parents: The Fifth Commandment 


Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the only one of the ten commandments that has a
special promise for those who follow it. The command to “honor your parents” not only applies to
children living in the home but to all of us at every stage of life.

[Les]

Preserve Life: The Sixth Commandment - Exodus 20:3



Introduction: The command “Thou shall not kill” seems straightforward enough without any additional commentary. However, today we are going to discover multiple applications of this command that are essential for bringing order to a chaotic world.

[Les]

Keep Marriage Holy: The Seventh Commandment - Exodus 20:14



Introduction: The seventh commandment is only two words in length, but obeying or disobeying it has endless consequences. Today, we will discover the destructive power of adultery and some practical and biblical ways to avoid it.

[Les]

Respect The Property Of Others: The Eighth Commandment - Exodus 20:15


Introduction: Although most of us have never committed armed robbery, everyone is guilty of
taking something that does not belong to them. Today, we are going to discover various ways
we violate the eighth commandment which prohibits stealing and discover why such a command
is necessary to maintain both a civilized society and a clear conscience.

[Les]

Safeguard The Reputation Of Others: The Ninth Commandment - Exodus 20:16


Introduction: The three previous commandments we have examined all deal with robbing
someone of something valuable: their life, their mate, or their possessions. The ninth
commandment specifically focuses on stealing a person’s most valuable possession--their
reputation.

[Les]

Control Yourself And Be Content: The Tenth Commandment - Exodus 20:17



Introduction: Today, we have come to the final commandment of THE 10. The command
against coveting is given last -- not because it is of least importance -- because it is foundational
to the other nine commandments.