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Guest Speaker: Ted Kober Standing in the Presence of God: The Ten Commandments 1. Please read Exodus 3:4-6. In this passage, God commands Moses to take off his shoes because he is standing on holy ground. Why do you think God required Moses to remove his shoes? What is the modern equivalent of ‘holy ground?’ What should we be removing when we enter holy ground? 2. Read Exodus 20:3-4 out loud together. What are your thoughts on reading these verses? Today Ted Kober noted that these verses involve, among other things, both fearing and trusting God. Do you agree? In addition, our idols often begin with a desire for good things. (James 1:16&17) What kinds of “good and perfect gifts” do we turn into idols? If you’re comfortable, share what kinds of things you are tempted to idolize? 3. Exodus 20:12 tells us to honor our fathers and mothers “so that you may live long in the land the Lord is giving you.” Extending this principle of honoring authority, Ted Kober referred us to Romans 13:1-7. Please read it out loud. How do you interpret Paul’s commands here? What should be our response when we believe those in authority (parents, employers, government officials) are abusing their authority? Have you ever been in such a situation? How did you handle it? Please share. 4. What is meant by “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor?” (Exodus 20:16) What kinds of communication does this involve? Is it wrong to share information about another if it’s true? When is it appropriate to share true information about another and how should it be done? 5. Ted Kober stated that in giving the Ten Commandments God demonstrates His great love for us. What do you think Ted meant by this? Have you broken any of the Ten Commandments? Which one is easiest for you to keep…about which one do you need to be very mindful? Please share.