Foundation of Covenant Commitment

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

MESSAGE: Foundation of Covenant Commitment

TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:1–6

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The relational context of the Law. (Deut. 5:2; Ex. 19:1–9)

   • He reveals himself to us. (Ex. 19:5–9)

   • He redeems us. (Ex. 19:4; 20:2)

   • He has chosen us. (Deut. 5:1–2)

   • He has made a covenant with us. (Deut. 5:2; Ex. 19:5–6)

2. The relational content of the Law. (Deut. 5:7–21)

   • How do I rightly relate to God?

   • How do I rightly relate to other people?

3. The importance of the Law. (Matt. 5:17–20)

4. The problem with the Law. (Rom. 2:12–16; Rom. 3:19–20)

5. The provision for us under the Law. (Gal. 4:4–5)

Take-away questions:

1. What is the purpose of the Law?

2. What is the content of the Law?

3. What was the relational context of the Law given to Israel?

4. What did Jesus say about the Law?What did Paul say about the Law?

5. Is the Law valuable today?

6. What is man’s problem with the Law?