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