Colossians 3:17

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Colossians 317

• And whatever you do,
• whether in word or deed
• do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
• giving thanks to God
• the Father through Him.

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• The Law That Liberates
• Exodus 2018 - 211

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Exodus 2020

• Moses said to the people
• Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so
  that the fear of God will be with you to keep you
  from sinning.

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Stare Decisis

• The reliability of precedence To stand by
  things decided.

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Exodus 19-40

• Transition from the
• Covenant with Abraham
• to the
• Covenant with Moses.

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Covenant with AbrahamGenesis 121-3

• The Lord had said to Abram, Leave your country,
  your people and your fathers household and go to
  the land
• I will show you.

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•  I will make you into a great nation
• and I will bless you
• I will make your name great,
• and you will be a blessing.
• I will bless those who bless you,
• and whoever curses you I will curse
• and all peoples on earth
• will be blessed through you.

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Abrahamic Covenant

• Land
• Seed
• Blessing

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Abrahamic Covenant

• Unilateral
• Unconditional
• Based upon Gods Character
• 7 promises
• 0 conditions

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Mosaic Covenant

• Entirely Conditional
• Based upon Obedience
• Ifthen

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Exodus 195-6

• Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant,
  then out of all the nations you will be my
  treasured possession. Although the whole earth
  is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests
  and a holy nation.

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Salvation Covenant

• Unilateral Unconditional
• Based on mercy grace alone.
• For by grace
• When we were dead
• When we were without strength
• There is none that doeth good
• Christ died for the ungodly

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The Family Covenant

• Conditional
• Based upon obedience
• Rewards Punishment

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Where did the Law come from? Exodus 2024b

• A God of Love
• 1. Gods law expresses His character
• 10 Commandments
• 2. Gods law fits human nature
• Exodus 21-40
• illust Shop Manual

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Why was the Law given?

• A Guide to Liberty
• Listen, my son, to your fathers instruction and
  do not forsake your mothers teaching

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Why was the Law given?

• A Guide to Liberty
• My son, keep your fathers commands and do not
  forsake your mother teaching.

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What good was the law?

• Guide to Living
• 1. Constitution Bill of Rights
• 2. Basis for Fellowship w/ God
• Guide to Loving
• 1. Christ end of the Law
• 2. Love fulfillment of the law

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What was the law like?

• Jesus
• Love God with heart, soul, strength
• Love Neighbors as yourself

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Love your God

1. You shall have no other gods! 2. You shall
make no idols of me! 3. You shall not misuse my
name! 4. You shall keep the day of rest !

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Love your neighbor

5. You shall honor father and

mother! 6.
You shall not kill! 7. You shall not commit
adultery! 8. You shall not steal! 9. You
shall not lie! 10. You shall not covet!
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10 Great Freedoms

• 1. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out
  of the land of Egypt, out of the house of
  bondage. YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME!
• You dont need to be afraid!
• I, the almighty God, want to be your helper.

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10 Great Freedoms

• 2. You shall not make for yourself A GRAVEN
  IMAGE you shall not bow down to them or serve
  them
• You do not need to settle for trinkets. I, The
  Almighty, Living God want to be your only Lord
  and Master.

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10 Great Freedoms

• 3. You shall not TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR
  GOD IN VAIN for the Lord will not hold him
  guiltless who takes his name in vain.
• You dont need to try to force me to help you!
• I, the Almighty God, am completely and freely
  your friend

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10 Great Freedoms

• 4. REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY, to keep it holy.
• You dont need to run yourself to death!
• I, the All-Wise God, want to help you run your
  life safely and productively.

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10 Great Freedoms

• 5. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER, that your days
  may be long in the land which the Lord your God
  gives you.
• You dont need to live in continual revolt!
• I, the Almighty God, want your family to be a
  safe and loving place.

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10 Great Freedoms

• 6. YOU SHALL NOT KILL.
• You dont need to treat others as competitors or
  to get even!
• I, the Almighty God, want to be your protector
  and will settle all scores fairly.

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10 Great Freedoms

• 7. YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.
• You dont need to live it up! I, the
  Almighty God, want to be the author of your
  happiness Ill show you how to enjoy your
  marriage as long as you live

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10 Great Freedoms

• 8. YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.
• You dont need to get rich dishonestly!
• I, the Almighty God, want to be your provider

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10 Great Freedoms

• 9. YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR
  NEIGHBOR.
• You dont need to lie. I, the Almighty God,
  know all things and I will help you deal with the
  effect of telling the truth if you will trust me.

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10 Great Freedoms

• 10. YOU SHALL NOT COVET your neighbors house
  you shall not covet your neighbors wife, or
  his man servant, or his maidservant, or his ox,
  or his donkey, or anything that is your
  neighbors.
• You dont need to covet!
• I, the Almighty God, am the giver of good gifts
  for you I will provide all your needs.

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Stare Decisis

• God keeps His promises!

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Table Discussion

• Which of the 10 Commandments is hardest for you
  to keep? Why?
• St. Paul said You are not under law but under
  grace. What does this mean?
• What place then do the 10 Commands have in a
  Christians life?

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Colossians 317

• And whatever you do,
• whether in word or deed
• do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
• giving thanks to God
• the Father through Him.