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Exodus 20:4-6
The first commandment is about WHO we worship.
The second commandment is about HOW we worship.
The Second Commandment
1. The Rule is Rooted in Us v.4
2. The Reason is Rooted in Him v.5
3. The Results are Reaped by Our Children v.6
It is a dangerous thing to make an idol.  It is even deadlier to make an idol and claim it is an act of worship to the One true living God.
Consider Him.
Consider His Spirit’s Presence.
Consider His Word as it is Preached.
Consider the Image of God you are bearing.
 

Exodus 20:1-3
The First Commandment is about…
1. His Preeminence over their Lives
2. His Pursuit of their Lives
3. His Performance in their Lives
4. His Priority for their Lives
Our idols do not need to be forged from earrings to constitute a spiritual danger to us. They appear whenever we exchange “the glory of the immortal God” for anything in the created order.
Who/what do you love most?
Who/what do you trust most?
Who/what do you serve most?

Exodus 19
The people of God should be different.
The people of God are marked by…
1. Covenant v.1-8
       A.Two parts to the Covenant:
You will have a special relationship WITH me.
You will have a special responsibility FOR me.
2. Consecration v.9-15
3. Communion v.16-25
How is your end of the covenant?
Your consecration?
Your communion?

We celebrate our risen King in a deeply divided world
Two truths about every division we see:
They involve real people
They are all caused by sin
Acts 10:28-43
Essentials of Easter’s Invitation...
1. The List is Comprehensive v. 34-35
2. The Host is Commendable v. 36-39a
3. The Cost is Covered v. 39b-41
4. The Event is Coming v. 42-43a
5. The RSVP is Crucial v. 43b
There are at least 5 people here today:
The Devoted-Saved And Strong
The Discouraged- Saved But Struggling
The Distant- Saved But Sinful
The Deceived- Supportive Not Surrendered
The Doubtful-Skeptical, scared, or selfish
His RSVP only has two options:
Great are You Lord
Or
I’ll face life and death on my own
 

Acts 4:1-22 & 5:29-32
It's Important we understand...
1. The Case for Making His Name Known v. 1-10
Peter's Case...
The power came in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Whom you crucified
God raised
Jesus is the cornerstone (Psalm 118:22)
2. The Controversy of Making His Name Known? v. 11-12
3. The Courage for Making His Name Known? v. 13-22, 5:29-32
The command a true Christian cannot obey:
Do not speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
A Faithful Formula: An Empty Tomb + A Full Heart = A Willing Witness
 

Two questions about His name:
I. Why is there power in His name? v. 12-16
He lived His life as…
1. A Servant of God-Humility v.13
2. A Sinless Man-Humanity v.14a
3. The Source of Life-Deity v.15b
4. A Sacrifice and got it back-Victory v.15a,c
II. What does faith in His name offer?      v. 17-26
In His name there is a promise to…
1. Remove sin permanently v.19b
2. Refresh followers spiritually v.20a
3. Restore creation totally v.20b-21
4. Reach people globally v.22-26
While salvation will not spread universally, it will spread globally!
Let His Name Be Known