Reading the Ten Commandments Through Jesus
You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me | 1
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 29th May, 2022
Passage: Deuteronomy 5:1-22
Blurb: How are we to read the 10 commandments as followers of Jesus? In this sermon we introduce the 10 commandments and discover what it is to read the commandments through the prism that is Jesus and his gospel. We explore what it is for Jesus to be the fulfillment of the law and the prophets and how to read commandments as recipients of grace. Having introduced the series as a whole, we delve into the first commandment, “you shall have no other gods before me.”
You Shall Not Make for Yourselves an Image | 2
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 5th June, 2022
Passage: Deuteronomy 5:8-10, Acts 17:16-34
Blurb: In this sermon as we delve into the second command. God commands his people, “You shall not make for yourself an image.” We explore this command in its original context, and discover some profound insights about the nature of God. We then read the command through the prism that is Jesus’ life, seeing it afresh in all it’s colour. Finally we discover how God today is calling people in our city to abandon idols and worship the true and living God, and his Son Jesus.
A Command About the Name | 3
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 12th June, 2022
Passage: Deuteronomy 5:11
Blurb: What is it about the name of Jesus? Why does he seem to get a mention when people bump their head, or are taken by surprise? Would this happen in any other culture? Come join us as we explore what is important about God’s name, and what it is to live a life that honours the name of God.
What do we make of the Sabbeth command? | 5
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 19th June, 2022
Passage: Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Blurb: How about the Sabbath command? This is the one command that is not clearly re-iterated in the New Testament. How then do we interpret this command in light of the coming of Jesus? What’s certain is that the people of this world need rest. To a weary world, Jesus says, “Come to me… and I will give you rest.”
Honour your father and mother | 6
Preacher: Kim Beales
Date: 26th June, 2022
Passage: Deuteronomy 5:16
Blurb: As we trace our own personal story, the relationship (or non-relationship) we have with our parents is of great importance, whether for good or for ill. In this command, we explore what it is to honour our parents, and how to read this story in light of the gospel.