October 6, 2024
The Story | What Does God Want? | Chapter 5
Beginnings: How God Got Things Started, A Chosen People.
The people of God were rescued from slavery—now what? God doesn’t just free us from darkness; He frees us for a new life. In today’s passage, we see the kind of people and nation God wants Israel to be.
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Chapter 5: Exodus 20:1-21
- Share a story about a team or company you were part of that was healthy. What made it strong and enjoyable to be part of?
- Which of the 10 commandments do you find easiest to obey? Which is the hardest, and why?
- Why would God give people rules that He knows they won’t always keep?
- Look at verse 20. How do "Don't be afraid" and "the fear of God will be with you" work together?
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