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12/1/21 6th Grade Families: The 10 Commandments

 

o   Tonight’s Takeaway & Key verse

§  More than a list of “don’ts” the Commandments order our lives in relationship to God & neighbor.

 

 

-Is it possible for something this old to still be relevant today? Aren’t we all pretty good at obeying this stuff? ...Aren’t we?

 

-If God knows we can’t possibly keep all these commandments, why do we have them?

 

-And if God knows we always mess up, & God is all about grace, then what’s the point of learning these old, possibly out-of-date commandments?

 

-So what does happen when we accidentally (or not so accidentally) break a commandment?

 

-What are some rules or guidelines in your life that you actually do value & try to live by? What makes them significant to you? What commandments connect most easily to your life right now?

 

-Where do you see love in the commandments? If the two Jesus talks about (love God, love your neighbor) are the most important, do we still need the other eight?

 

 

Further readings to check out:

·         Exodus 20:1-21.

o   What aspects of life do the 10 Commandments address? Why would this be helpful for people who had been living as slaves & unable to make decisions for themselves?

 

·         Deuteronomy 6:4-9

o   This scripture is still used regularly in Jewish worship services & serves as an important guideline to their way of life. Are there elements that you see happening in your daily life? How do you remember that God is God, in your everyday life?

 

 

 

Activity ideas:

Top 10/Not Top 10 – Open to your catechism section to the 10 Commandments & explanations. Notice how Luther not only reminds us what not to do but also gives a what to do to fulfill that commandment & bring about harmony. Talk about where you see the Commandments being broken in our world today. Then move to the next activity…

Living in tune – Share what you can do individually to “amplify your positive effect.” What about as a family? Come up with a plan for one thing you can do together that is positive for the church, our community, or even the world! Then do it/set a date to do it! (I would love to hear these & support you any way needed!)

 

Keep These Words on Your Heart… - Do you know the 10 Commandments by heart? God commands us in Deuteronomy 6:4-6, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts...” And Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Here is a handy way to memorize the 10 Commandments using 10 key words:

God – God – Rest – Parents – Kill – Sex – Steal – Lie – Covet – Covet

 

10 More Commandments for Today – If you were to create 10 Commandments for life today, what would they be? Sorry we don’t have any stone & chisels to use, guess you’ll have to get creative at home! 




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