This morning, we will conclude our study of the Ten Commandments. We have had two themes for this study: “Basic Instructions for Life” and “Building a Legacy…” I was tempted to entitle today’s message, “Basic Instructions for Building a Legacy of Faith,” but that seemed a bit long and forced. Instead, the title for this morning is, “Building a Legacy of Faith.”
We will begin by reviewing the prelude to, purpose of, and the Ten Commandments themselves. Then, we will take a look at the Israelites’ initial response when Moses came down the mountain, as retold in Deuteronomy 5:22-27. Finally, we will focus on the instruction, from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, to keep the commandments before us and to pass on the teaching to the next generation, thus, “Building a Legacy of Faith..”
God originally gave his instruction to His chosen people, Israel. God has now given to us His complete Word, the Bible. While most of the Israelites could only hear the reading of God’s Word, we can read it for ourselves. However, the fact remains that many people will choose not to read God’s Word. Because of this, we must be faithful in proclaiming the Word of God to the world. ...And this isn’t just the job of the pastor. It is a mission God gives to all who believe in Him. We are to teach God’s Word to our children and grandchildren. It starts with our families and builds outward from there. As we come into contact with other people, we are to share the message of the Gospel with them. As we are going about our daily lives, we are to be about God’s business of making disciples and teaching what Christ taught (see Matthew 28:19-20). Is this always an easy task? No. However, it is our task and Christ’s command to “Build a Legacy of Faith.”
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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