Lesson 4: We are Invited to a

Covenant of Love
(The Ten Commandments)
Session 2 - Second Quarter: SY 2014-2015
Homework

QUIZ 1 on Lesson 4: God Invites us into a Covenant (Ten

Commandments) on:

6A - Day 7 (current cycle)

6C - Day 7 (current cycle)

6E - Day 5 (current cycle)

6G - Day 5 (current cycle)

Handout will be given next week. Check edmodo for

keynote in class.
Think-Pair-Share:
How do you start a friendship?
Think-Pair-Share:
How do you start a friendship?
Think-Pair-Share:
How do you start a friendship?
Think-Pair-Share:
How do you start a friendship?
Making Connections
The Book of Exodus in the Old Testament tells us
a very beautiful story of friendship between God
and the Israelites. It also tells the story of Moses,
the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt, and
ultimately, the giving of the Ten Commandments.
The Ten Commandments is
the beginning of a new life for
the Israelite people. It also
marks the beginning of a
beautiful relationship between
them and God. God started
and strengthened a beautiful
friendship - covenant - with
His people, the Israelites.
Making Connections
What have you accomplished? -
Info to look for
Moses Israelites
Ten
Commandments
Who is Moses?

What was the
role of Moses
in the life of
Israelites?
How was the life of the
Israelites in Egypt
during the time of
Moses?

How can you describe
their journey towards
the Promised Land?

What are the Ten
Commandments?

What were the Ten
Commandments for?

Why did God give Moses
and the Israelites the Ten
Commandments?
Word of God in Pictures
MOSES:

Who is this guy?

What was his role in

Exodus?
Word of God in Pictures
How can you describe the
journey of the Israelites in the
desert as they try to reach the
Promised Land?
Word of God in Pictures
How did God help the
Israelites be faithful to
the friendship that He
made with them?
Ten Commandments
What are the Ten
Commandments?

What were the Ten
Commandments
for?

Why did God give
Moses and the
Israelites the Ten
Commandments?
Understanding the Ten
Commandments
1. The Ten Commandments reveal who God is.
God gave the Ten Commandments to help the
people understand what He wants for them.
God used the Ten Commandments to reveal
or show them that He is truly a God.
2. The Ten Commandments were given during
a time of liberation/ freedom.
The Israelites were free from the Egyptians.
No more slaves. God gave the Ten
Commandments as sets of laws that can help
them become a better nation and a holy
community.
Understanding the Ten
Commandments
3. The Ten Commandments were given as
part of a covenant with God.
A covenant is a special agreement between human
beings or with God that involves life-long commitment,
faithfulness, and love.

God made a covenant with the Israelites, His Chosen
People.
Understanding the Ten
Commandments
examples of a covenant
Understanding the Ten Commandments
The Ten
Commandments are
like ropes. They did
not hold captive the
Israelites. They were
life-lines to the Heart
of God.
Understanding the Ten
Commandments
4. Obedience to the Ten Commandments was
the response of the Israelites.
To be faithful to their covenant, the Israelites
needed to obey the commandments. God
loved them and they willingly loved Him back
through obeying the Ten Commandments.
Understanding the Ten
Commandments
IN SHORT
GOD GAVE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
WHEN THE ISRAELITES NEEDED HIM MOST.
Who is God - Yhwh" - I Am who Am?
How can we unite ourselves?
How can we be faithful to God?
Is God with us in our journey?
IN SHORT
GOD GAVE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
WHEN THE ISRAELITES NEEDED HIM MOST.
complains - long journey
no food - no water - we can just remain
as slaves at least we have food and water
let us worship the golden calf and other idols
are we there yet?
the others are ghting/ stealing from us
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
If the Ten Commandments helped the
Israelites, can they also help you?
Lesson 4: We are Invited to a
Covenant of Love
(The Ten Commandments)
Session 2 - Second Quarter: SY 2014-2015