The Commands of God
Intro-
* Much has been said recently regarding the 10 commandments. It seems as if they have become more like 10 options or 10 opinions than Oracles of God.
* Command- (Def) An order by an authority, an instruction to be carried out.
A directive, mandate, decree laid down as a principle or
practice. The directive for a course of action.
* The Bible is the word of God and it contains His commandments. There are more than 10. His commands are not negotiable, negatable nor can they be nullified. (1st Jn. 2:3-7)
* Scripture for laying the ground work of this sermon:
Ecc. 12:13.…Matt 22:37.…Jn. 14:15.…Matt. 28:20.…1st Jn 5:3.…
Ps. 19:8
* Deuteronomy 6 teaches that the Commands of God should be…
I. Learned
* vs. 1 God wants us to be taught His word.
* not debated, diluted, or disregarded. Taught.
* learned, valued and appreciated.
II. Preformed
* vs.1 “do them”……do we?
* vs. 3a “do it” ….even this in itself is a command.
III. Understood
* vs. 4-5 a reverential awe + wonder = fear
* Prvs. 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge ( which
Leads to wisdom and understanding
IV. Enjoyed
* vs. 2b “long life” length of days
* vs. 3b “well with thee” blessing and prosperity
V. Bequeathed
* vs. 2b “sons and sons son” leave to your coming generations
* vs. 7 in every teachable situation
* vs. 20-25 so they can tell the whole story
VI. Incorporated
* vs. 8-9 into your whole life
VII. Remembered
* vs. 10-12 Obeying Gods commands …..not our own strength got us
Here.
** To the lost God commands all men to repent and believe. Acts (17:30)
