The Ten Commandments (Adults)

Commandment 1

Lesson written by Brian Andrews

Memorize Exodus 20:1-3

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me”

1.       What does this commandment mean?

 

 

 

 

 

2.       List at least three examples of this law being violated.  Include with each example the events that led to the violation.

 

 

 

 

 

3.       Exodus 20:2 states “I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt”.  List other times this thought/phrase is repeated elsewhere.  Is there anything interesting about the instance in Exodus 20:2?

 

 

 

 

 

4.       Is this commandment carried forth in the new law?

 

 

 

 

 

5.       What comforts can Exodus 20:2-3 bring us today?