The first commandment is a warning about worshiping the wrong God. The second commandment teaches us how to worship the right God in the right way.
Talking Points:
- We are all created to worship. If we don’t worship the one true God, we’ll find something else to take his place. Exodus 20:4-5
- We don’t have authority to put God in a box. When we make idols, we put ourselves in God’s place by redefining and reducing him. Exodus 32:1-4
- You will end up enslaved to the idols you worship, and chances are your kids will too. Exodus 20:5b
- God pours out his love on those who choose to worship him in the right way, which can impact a thousand generations. Exodus 20:6
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Read Exodus 20:4-6. What does worship look like in these verses?
- How would you define “worship”? In what ways do people today worship things that aren’t necessarily carved images?
- Read Exodus 32:1-4. What was the motive that led the people to desire another god besides God? What do their responses reveal about the nature of idolatry?
- The Israelites said, “These are the gods who brought you out of Egypt.” What are some ways that Christians in our generation are tempted to redefine God?
- Read Hosea 2:13. Hosea compares idolatry to adultery. How does this comparison help us understand how idolatry works in contemporary life?
- Describe some ways that even good things can become idols in our lives.
- Read Exodus 20:4-6 again. What are some ways that our idolatries affect our children?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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