Q44. What does the introduction to the Ten Commandments teach us?
It teaches us that because God is the Lord, and our God and Redeemer, we are bound to keep all his commandments.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Luke 1:74–75
“That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.”
1 Peter 1:15–18
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
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What does the introduction to the Ten Commandments teach us?
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If God has already saved his people, why does he still give them commandments to follow?
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How would it change the way you obey your parents if you always remembered how much they love you first?
Illustration
When your parent asks you to set the table, you do it because you belong to your family, not because you are trying to get adopted. God's people obey his commandments because he has already made them his own. Obedience is the family business.
Application
Because God is your Lord and Redeemer, you are not obeying a stranger. You are obeying your Father. Ask him to help you keep his commandments with a willing heart this week.