Only love can truly motivate change.
REVIEW: The Ten Commandments are relational.
- READ: Matthew 22:34-40 “But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again. One of them, an expert in the religious law, tried to trap him with this question: “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses? Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ The second is equally important (one and the same): ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based upon these two commandments.”
- DISCUSS: How might the ten commandments help us see God’s commitment to protecting our relationship with him?
REVIEW: The Ten Commandments point to a Savior.
- READ: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”
- DISCUSS: When have you tried to control a situation or circumstance that led to a ‘less-than-ideal’ outcome? How might God be teaching you to trust him in our failures/weakness?
ASK:
What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?
PRAY:
For help focusing on Jesus, trusting in his plan, supporting his people, and celebrating his work.