5/24/2009 The Ten Commandments 4 - ICON: No Idols and No Name in Vain

Sermon Scripture References:
    The Second & Third Commandments: Deuteronomy 6:8-11
    The Commandments are meant for freedom: Matthew 11:28-30
   Jesus as the icon of God:  John 1:18, Colossians 1:15-19
   Summary of 1st,2nd,3rd Commands: 1 Timothy 1:17

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS:
1.  Was there anything in our time together this Sunday - a song we sang, a point from the sermon, a prayer, a station activity - that really stuck out to you?  If so, why?
2.  What do you think of the idea of considering Jesus as the Icon of God?
3. How do the 10 commandments feel to you right now?  Do they feel like freedom or more like bondage?
In your own words, what is God like ?
4. Why cant human imagination adequately picture God?
5.  Should an artist today paint a portrait of Jesus for a worship center ?
6.  What defines an idol?
7.  What is the real sin that prompts the making of images of God?  Is this sin a problem in your life?  If so, what could you do about it?
8. How does the prohibition against making idols help us understand the relationship between God and human beings?
9. What aspect of Christian worship are you most likely to turn into an idol?
 

10. What does it mean to pray "Hallowed be thy name?"
11. How are we tempted to misuse God's name today?
12.  What name for God was given by Jesus?
13.  Search your heart.  Have you ever been ashamed of the name of Jesus?
14.  Why does God demand that we keep our vows?
15.  What situations are the one's where you most often say words you later regret?
16.  What are some practical ways of being careful about  what we say?
17.  What do you think about the idea that commandments 2 and 3 keep us from being either too religious or irreligious ?

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