Commandments 1 & 2
(Exodus 20:1-6)
(Exodus 20:1-6)
OPEN UP
What are some modern-day idols in our society?
What are some idols churches don’t seem to address? Why do you think that is?
DIG IN
Read Exodus 20:1-6.
How would you describe what idolatry is in today’s context?
How can we be guilty of making “carved images”?
Why do you think God started with these two particular commandments?
What does God’s jealousy have to do with idolatry?
How should this be a source of motivation for us?
According to v. 5, what are the consequences of idolatry?
Do you think this verse teaches generational curses? If not, what is this verse saying?
According to v. 6, what’s the reward of not giving in to idolatry? How is this a motivation for you?
Read Psalm 115, Habakkuk 2:18-20, Romans 1:21-25, and 1 John 5:16-21.
What are some additional lessons we can learn about idolatry from these passages?
Based on this study guide and/or Sunday’s sermon, what’s the most challenging thing you’ve learned about the first two of the Ten Commandments?
CLOSE OUT
Read 1 Corinthians 10:14.
What would it practically look like to “flee” idolatry this week?
What are some modern-day idols in our society?
What are some idols churches don’t seem to address? Why do you think that is?
DIG IN
Read Exodus 20:1-6.
How would you describe what idolatry is in today’s context?
How can we be guilty of making “carved images”?
Why do you think God started with these two particular commandments?
What does God’s jealousy have to do with idolatry?
How should this be a source of motivation for us?
According to v. 5, what are the consequences of idolatry?
Do you think this verse teaches generational curses? If not, what is this verse saying?
According to v. 6, what’s the reward of not giving in to idolatry? How is this a motivation for you?
Read Psalm 115, Habakkuk 2:18-20, Romans 1:21-25, and 1 John 5:16-21.
What are some additional lessons we can learn about idolatry from these passages?
Based on this study guide and/or Sunday’s sermon, what’s the most challenging thing you’ve learned about the first two of the Ten Commandments?
CLOSE OUT
Read 1 Corinthians 10:14.
What would it practically look like to “flee” idolatry this week?
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