the series of “The Call to Undivided Intimacy” studying the Ten Commandments
#5 "Bring Honor to God's Name" (Exodus 20:7)
      3rd Commandment
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1. The Name of God
2. Using His Name in Vain
3. Calling God “Father”
4. Bring Honor to God's Name
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For Self-Reflection and small groups
1. How is the name of God misused in our society? Think about a case of Using it meaninglessly, or Underestimating God, or Empty calling, or Making others afraid of God.
2. Have you ever used God’s name in vain? How?
3. Read Matthew 18:15-35.
     1) V.35 is the conclusion. What does it say?
    2) For considering this conclusion, how can we use the authority of “loosing and binding”? (see v.18-20). Who will decide whether to loose or to bind? What is the danger of binding - unforgiving?
    3) What is the difference between praying for forgiveness with other believers, and doing it alone? Imagine if you do it with a prayer partner, what would be your thoughts and feelings while praying to forgive someone? What kind of role may the partner play for you?
    4) How would you use the name of God to bring honor to Him?
 
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Series of “The Call to Undivided Intimacy,” studying the Ten Commandments
#4 “Love God as Who He is” (Exodus 20:4-6)
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1. Searching a User-Friendly God
2. Shaping an Image of God
3. God is Jealous for Your Love
4. Be Humble
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​For Self-Reflection and Small Groups
 1. Think about the example (in your life if possible) of 1) Man-made image of God that distorts the glory of God, 2) Man-made image of God that misleads people, and 3) a distorted image of God that infects family.
2. Why is “being humble” the key to recognize God’s greatness, to accept what we really are, to remain in God's love and to love God? How may we think about these, if we are not humble?
3. What may be the obstacles that are hindering you from 1) recognizing God’s greatness more, 2) accepting what you really are in God’s eyes, 3) restoring the image of God in your life, 4) being loved by God more and 5) loving God more? What will you do?
 
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the series “The Call to Undivided Intimacy” studying the Ten Commandments
#3 “The One at the Center of All” (Exodus 20:3)
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1. What is the Center of Your Life?
2. God tested Abraham
3. The One at the center of all your life
   (1) You
   (2) Before Me
   (3) Shoud have no others gods
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For Self-Reflection and Small Groups
1. It is helpful to evaluate our own lives according to the first commandment.
    - Focus. What is your focus? What do you think about it? What are you watching?
    - Income. How do you spend your money?
    - Relationships. Who influences your life? Who are you trying to please?
    - Spiritual food. How is your spiritual diet? What place does the Word of God really have in your life?
    - Time. How do you spend your time?
2. Read Genesis 22:1-14.
    1) What are “these things (v.1)”?
    2) What was God’s test for Abraham about? (v.12)
    3) What could be at the center for Abraham other than God?
   4) List the top five good things in your life. How can they become your center or idol?
    5) What is the challenge for you to observe the first commandment?
    6) How do v.13-14 speak to you? What do these verses encourage you to do?
 
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the series “The Call to Undivided Intimacy” studying the Ten Commandments
#2 “The Words of Love” (Exodus 20:1-2)
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1. The Words of God
2. The Words of the Lord
3. The Words of the Saviour
4. The Words of Love
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For Self-Reflection and small groups
1) Sometimes God speaks strict words for our protection. Have you ever experienced something like this?
2) God has created laws and we are under them. We cannot bargain with the Lord over them. One of them is the law of gravity. Can you think about other things?
3) Read Exodus 19:5-6. What was God’s plan for Israel? What would it be like to live as God’s treasured possession, a kingdom of priests and a holy nation?
4) Why is it hard to receive love sometimes? How did you come to receive the love of God? Or do you find it hard to receive and remain in his love? If so, why?
5) Read John 17:21-23. What does God speak to you? What is his promise? What does he want you to be? What is your response? What is holding you back, if any?
 
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