Sermons About Exodus
Our Golden Calves (Exodus 32-34)
We see in Israel's worshiping the golden calf a picture of all idolatry. Idolatry establishes a counterfeit god, religion, and salvation. God jealously protects our love for him and forcefully opposes our idolatry. The way out of idolatry is repentance, grounded in our sure hope that God will show us mercy through Jesus our Savior. Idols only bring us weariness and unending demands; only Jesus can give us life, rest, and joy.
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Truth, Lies and Love for Neighbors (Exodus 20:16)
The ninth commandment forbids perjury in a courtroom context, but its implications cover our speech in general, and especially our speaking of others. God wants a people who treasure truth, and who also treasure and guard the unity of his church.
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The Eighth Commandment (Exodus 20:15)
God's prohibition of stealing covers a great variety of sins, from robbery and burglary to embezzlement (including how we spend our time at work), fraud, enslavement, and robbing God. There is stealing in each of our hearts, and the root of it is our failure to trust in God's provision, and in our covetousness. In Christ, who died between two thieves, we find provision for forgiveness, and power to work faithfully for our provision and so that we may give to others.
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You Shall Not Commit Adultery (Exodus 20:14)
God's command not to commit adultery relates directly to his exhortation in Hebrews 13:4 to "let marriage be held in honor among all." We are to esteem, honor, and cultivate our marriages greatly, and to flee and fight the sins of adultery and sexual immorality. Our fighting these sins requires a practical plan of attack, but it also requires an understanding of the forgiveness and power we receive in the gospel.
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The Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11)
God gives us one day of rest each week as a gift, as an occasion to remember his goodness in saving us and anticipate heaven, and as an opportunity to worship him and fellowship with his people.
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You Shall Not Murder (Exodus 20:13)
In the sixth commandment, God forbids murder. This determines our response to the tragedy of abortion. But this also reminds us that anger and hatred toward one another are serious sins in God's sight. Forgiveness and life are only to be found in the one perfect one who was murdered for our sake, Jesus Christ.
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The Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:12)
God's command to honor our parents is a responsibility we carry not just as children, but for our whole life.
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Respect God's Holy Name (Exodus 20:7)
As our creator and Lord, God's name is to be honored and respected. This does not merely mean that we do not misuse his name; rather, we must also praise and honor his name. For additional reading, please see http://www.bpc.org/resources/watson/wsc_wa_053-056.html
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