Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 12, 2025

Series on God Sustains His People

Grace-Based Commandments

Exodus 20:1-17

1. Confirm the Context of Grace 1-2

• gracious address
• gracious activity
• torah: instruction

2. Consider the Foundational Command 3

• first commandment
• “before My face”
• creation and covenantal claims
• sets the stage for the vertical/horizontal

3. Make the Connection to Christ

• SOM (Matt. 5:17-20)
• RYR (Matt. 19:17)

4. So What?

• Because the LORD communicates His commands in a context of redeeming grace, obey them enthusiastically!
• Dismiss the notion that idolatry is only an ancient issue.
• Reflect on John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3.
• “Trust and Obey” (John Sammis)