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Obeying God’s Law
Lesson 7

2. Lesson Outline Introduction A. Unwelcome Guest B. Lesson Background
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Lesson Outline
Introduction A. Unwelcome Guest B. Lesson Background

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Properly Addressed
Imagine you have been chosen to meet a foreign dignitary.
How would you greet such a person?
Match the title of the VIP with the accepted form of address.
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4. Properly Addressed Would you address the Queen of Molvania? Your Grace
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Would you address the Queen of Molvania?
Your Grace
Your Royal Majesty
Your Royal Highness
Yo! Mo!
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5. Properly Addressed Would you address the Queen of Molvania?
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Would you address the Queen of Molvania?
Your Royal Majesty
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6. Properly Addressed Would you address Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich?
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Would you address Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich?
Lord Montagu
Sir Montagu
Your Earlship
Monty Hall
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7. Properly Addressed Would you address Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich?
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Would you address Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich?
Lord Montagu
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Would you address John Goodwyn, Knight of the Silver Sphere?
Lord Goodwyn
Knight Goodwyn
Sir Goodwyn
Good Knight John-Boy
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Would you address John Goodwyn, Knight of the Silver Sphere?
Sir Goodwyn
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We would never address a king, a queen, or another titled official in a casual manner.
The same is true with God. We would come before Him with respect.
Let’s think about how we are to approach God.
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Lesson Outline
I. Fearing the Lord (Exodus 20:18-21) A. Appealing to Moses (vv. 18, 19) B. Answering the People (v. 20) C. Approaching the Lord (v. 21)

12. Godly or Ungodly? What does a holy God expect from His people?
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Godly or Ungodly?
What does a holy God expect from His people?
Exodus 20 tells us.
After presenting the Ten Commandments, the Bible sheds light on godly and ungodly ways to relate to God.
Let’s see what God expects and how sinful humankind responds.
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13. Godly or Ungodly? God expects us to fear Him.
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Godly or Ungodly?
God expects us to fear Him.
Godly fear entails respect and awe.
Read Exodus 20:18-21 to list characteristics of godly fear.
Godly fear helps us want to prove ourselves faithful (v. 20).
Godly fear helps us meet God’s standards, resisting sin (v. 20).
Godly fear causes us to draw nearer to God (v. 21).
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14. Godly or Ungodly? Ungodly fear entails terror and panic.
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Godly or Ungodly?
Ungodly fear entails terror and panic.
Read Exodus 20:18-21 to list characteristics of ungodly fear.
Ungodly fear causes us to withdraw from God’s presence (v. 18).
Ungodly fear causes us to dread what God would say to us (v. 19).
Ungodly fear causes us to remain distant from God (vv. 18, 21).
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What Do You Think?
In what ways have you seen dramatic presentations of the gospel to be most effective?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding Good Friday programs
Regarding Easter programs
Regarding Christmas programs
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What Do You Think?
What should be the outcome when we incorporate respect for God’s holiness with gratitude for His grace?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Effect on use of the tongue
Effect on behavior
Effect on prayer life
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Lesson Outline
II. Hearing the Lord (Exodus 20:22-26) A. False Gods (vv. 22, 23) B. True Worship (vv )

18. Godly or Ungodly? God expects us to worship Him.
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Godly or Ungodly?
God expects us to worship Him.
Godly worship entails reverence.
Read Exodus 20:22-26 to list characteristics of godly worship.
Godly worship recognizes that God reveals His will for us (v. 22).
Godly worship recognizes our need of a sacrifice for our sins (v. 23).
Godly worship approaches God with simplicity (v. 23).

19. Godly or Ungodly? Ungodly worship entails ritual.
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Godly or Ungodly?
Ungodly worship entails ritual.
Read Exodus 20:22-26 to list characteristics of ungodly worship.
Ungodly worship tries to make God manageable with images of Him (v. 23).
Ungodly worship tries to make sin prettier with decorated altars (v. 25).
Ungodly worship results in degradation, such as exposing oneself (v. 26).

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What Do You Think?
What are some ways to guard against the influence of cultural idols?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding celebrities
Regarding things
Regarding philosophies
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What Do You Think?
How do we recognize the warning signs that indicate attempts to relate with God on terms other than His?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding the form and content of prayers
Regarding the form and content of worship
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What Do You Think?
What are some ways to encourage modesty without using legalistic dress codes?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
In the church
In the home
In the example we set
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Lesson Outline
Conclusion A. Words That Still Ring True B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

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How Do You Rate?
God wants us to have a relationship in which we seek His Word, apply it to ourselves, and come before Him humbly without pretense or ritual.
Following are three scales on which to evaluate your relationship with Him.
Decide where you fall on each scale.
Consider how you can raise your rating.
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How Do You Rate?
Listening to God—Rate your frequency of studying God’s Word.
Where can you find additional time?
Where or to whom can you go for help or more resources for study?
SUNDAY
ONLY
DAILY
STUDY

26. TO CORRECT FAULTS OF OTHERS TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT MY OWN FAULTS
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How Do You Rate?
Acting on God’s Word—Rate how you most often apply Bible truths.
Whom do you tend to judge harshly?
Who would be a good accountability partner to keep you on track?
TO CORRECT FAULTS OF OTHERS
TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT MY OWN FAULTS

27. FORMAL AND REPETITIVE PRAYERS EARNEST AND PERSONAL PRAYERS
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Meaningful Prayer—Rate the effectiveness of your prayer life.
Can you find a time and place for uninterrupted prayer?
Have you ever used a prayer journal?
FORMAL AND REPETITIVE PRAYERS
EARNEST AND PERSONAL PRAYERS

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Sing this hymn to close, reflecting on the implications of God’s holiness discussed in the past two sessions.

29. Thought to Remember Obedience to God brings true freedom.
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Thought to Remember
Obedience to God brings true freedom.

30. God’s Covenant with David
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God’s Covenant with David