The Ten Commandments, though often viewed as out of date, are a current lens through which we can see not only historical truths about God's relationship with the Hebrew nation at that time, but universal truths about God's character at all times. Essentially, that he is a God of faithful ownership (covenant) who rightfully expects fearful obedience (commandments).

1. logo slide October 15-16, 2011 Exodus 19-20

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5. logo slide The Upper Level The Lower Level Exodus 19-20

6. logo slide The Upper Level The Lower Level [Exodus 19:5-6] FAITHFUL OWNERSHIP Covenant Relationship “ Treasured possession…kingdom of priests…holy nation” Exodus 19-20

7. logo slide The Upper Level The Lower Level “ fear of him…may not sin” Commandments and Regulations FEARFUL OBEDIENCE [Exodus 20:18-21] Exodus 19-20

8. logo slide The Upper Level The Lower Level [Exodus 19:5-6] FAITHFUL OWNERSHIP Covenant Relationship “ Treasured possession…kingdom of priests…holy nation” “ fear of him…may not sin” Commandments and Regulations FEARFUL OBEDIENCE [Exodus 20:18-21] Exodus 19-20

9. Hebrews 12:18-29

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11. Benediction verse 1 Thess 2:13