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Intro: Why do we need to know how to handle an “ox goring” today?!? Is God pro-slavery and even beating slaves to death?!?! NB. 1. Don’t misunderstand these “case law” rules in Israel’s covenant… a)…they are not the LORD’s “ideal” society, but regulating sin justly b)…they do not automatically map directly to Scotland today c)…they are not exhaustive, but examples: key principles of justice NB. 2. Don’t minimize how helpful these rules are to reflect upon still… a)…they help us see God’s just nature and c

Intro: "Phew, we got the really serious ones out the way last week…” Love God, by loving others… 1. With our hands: not taking what belongs to someone else v15 2. With our mouths: not telling lies v16 3. With our hearts: not desiring what God gave to someone else v17 Conclusion: As we reflect and respond, three pitfalls to avoid: 1. I’m defensive 2. I’m despairing 3. I’m delivered already

Intro: What are our lives for? Instructions for those who have been rescued…. (20:2) 1. “Holy” – Be distinctive in stopping work for one day each week (20:8-10) 2. “To the Lord” – Be distinctive in focusing on the Lord together (20:10-11)

Intro: Doesn’t God’s grace mean you can get away with anything? Recap (2:11-14): God’s gospel of grace both saves AND transforms “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that … a wretch like me” 1. As citizens/workers/neighbours in society, Christians should be: (3:1-2) - Submissive to authorities - Eager to do good - Gracious in speech - Considerate to everyone How? 2. By remembering the gospel of God’s undeserved grace in Jesus (3:3-7) - Because we ourselves were… - But God’s saving grace appeared… - Not by o

Does becoming a Christian require a change of behaviour, or not? 1 Church leaders must teach and model the godly living that flows from the gospel… 2 …To all Christians, who should live self-controlled, godly lives… 3 …Because God’s gospel of grace in Christ trains us to be godly

Intro: Jesus’ startling story: meet Mr A. Richman, EH9 1. Beware: there is more to life than accumulating wealth (13-15) The man in the crowd: Blinded by his bank accounts 2. Beware: it’s foolish to seek security in wealth, not God (16-21) The man in the story:Blinded by his bigger-barn ambitions 3. Fear not: God really does provide for his people’s needs (22-31) The followers of Jesus: Consider your Father’s care for you Conclusion: where will you find lasting security?

Intro: “Just before we get started, let me remind you who I am…“ ? I AM = Supreme (18:11; 19:1-25; 20:2; 20:18-31) ? I AM = Saviour (20:2; 19:4; 18:10) 1. Do not worship anyone or anything except me (3) ? Because the LORD (“I AM”) is the only real God 2. Do not worship me through images or objects (4-6) ? Because the LORD (“I AM”) is not like created things 3. Do not misuse my name or take it lightly (7) ? Because the LORD (“I AM”) is glorious and weighty Conclusion: …but what if we have failed? Matthew

Intro: When it comes to God, do we realise who we are dealing with? 1. What is God like? Then - Now -(Hebrews 12:29) 2. How can you approach him? Then-Now-(Hebrews 12:23-24) 3. So how then should we respond? Then-Now-(Hebrews 12:25-28)

Intro: “You had to be there” What is Jethro doing here? ? how to respond to God’s great rescue… even if you weren’t there!! 1. Know the LORD, the one true God… …through how he rescues (1-11) 2. Know the LORD personally… (12) …through sacrifice-secured fellowship 3. Know the LORD’s ways to walk (13-27) …through widespread godly instruction Conclusion: do you know the LORD like this?