Youth Bible Study 2009....Ten Commandments Intro (Teaching Outline)

Youth Bible Study 2009
The Ten Commandments

Background Particulars
-The law…Rules to follow…The law came in the time of Moses, before Jesus Christ, therefore, before the gospel as we know it. It was these commandments that guided the Christian life.
-10 commandments (rules) that encompasses every ethical decision to be made…this is done with a broad and narrow approach….discuss later
-Written by GOD HIMSELF as a guide for His people…shows God’s character and love for His people

10 Commandments
Duty to God…First Four Love Your God
Parallels Matthew 22:36-40

Duty to man…Remaining Six Love Your Neighbor

Broad and Narrow
All Ethics (applied theology) Can Be split Into 10 Commandments.
All one needs is the 10 Commandments to make proper biblically sound decisions.

Narrow Meaning ___________________

Honor Your Father and Mother
Broad Meaning ____________________

So What Does This Mean

God did not give just 10 rules to follow…He gave an ethical system to study and adhere to.

Man LOVES rules and structure
Examples

People in same seats on Sundays
You have to write a paper or project you have never done before
Start something new (school, career, job) rules tell you what to expect and how to study