1. The Ten Commandments

2. Where from? Moses on Mt. Sinai Principles of ethics and worship Covenant (agreement, contract)

3. Why have them? Living the way God intends Rules vs Guidelines God’s expectations Starting point for Christian life

4. Building Blocks Used today by – main religions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – governments/nations – basis for proper, civilized, lawful behavior

5. The Choice Book of Deuteronomy Blessing or Curse

6. First Three Relationship with God

7. Remaining Seven Concerning your neighbor (others)

8. First Commandment I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me

9. False Gods

10. What about?!

12. Second Commandment You shall not take the name of the Lord God in vain – empty, useless, false, unreal, and worthless Use God’s name positively

13. Sacred Name Jewish people stopped saying the name Yahweh (I am who is) Some cultures consider the name of God so sacred and holy that they refuse to say it at all

14. Oaths

15. Blasphemy To speak of God/something sacred in an irreverent or forbidden matter

16. Not appropriate: Ouija Boards Horoscopes Fortune Tellers “In God we trust”

17. Third Commandment Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day (Sabbath) Day to honor God Sunday – Jesus’ resurrection

18. Going to Church Feeding our soul Outwardly showing God that He is important

19. Prayer allows us to build our relationship with God!

20. Rest Enjoy family

21. Summary Jesus’ words: – ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ Go beyond