Keltys Worship Service, October 16, 2022

Chris Taylor
October 16, 2022

Keltys Worship Service, October 16, 2022

Series Title: Rescue: The Glory of God in Exodus

Text: Exodus 21-23:9

Title: Love One Another

Big Idea: The Lord rescues His people to resemble Him in their relationships.  

1. What’s the purpose of these case laws?

See John 13:34-35; John 14:15

2. What do these chapters teach us about God’s character?

  • The Lord is _____ (Exodus 23:1-9).
  • The Lord _______ for the weak and needy (Exodus 22:21-24).
  • The Lord values _____ (Exodus 21:12).
  • The Lord is ______ (Exodus 22:28, 31).

3. What do these chapters teach us about mankind?

4. What do these chapters teach us about God’s purpose?

See Exodus 22:31

5. The Problem?

See Romans 3:10-12

6. The Solution?

See Romans 8:3-4

7. Where do we see this emphasis on the “horizontal” in the New Testament with the church?

See Colossians 3;16; Hebrews 10:24-25

Practice Steps:

  • Pursue justice in the church.
  • Care for the weak and needy.
  • Value life.
  • Pursue holiness
  • Love the church.

8. What do we have to look forward to?

See 1 John 3:1-2; Revelation 21:4

Discussion Questions:

1. How does Exodus 21-23:9 relate to the 10 Commandments?

2. What does our passage teach us about God’s character?

3. Why do these horizontal laws matter?  How do they relate to the vertical?

4. Of the practice steps mentioned, where do you need to devote more attention?  What might this look like?

5. Why do we need the church?  How are you prioritizing the church?  How are you helping the church become more like Christ?  How can you grow here?

6. How does our passage point to and prepare us for Christ and the gospel?

7. How can you prayerfully apply today’s passage this week?