“God Says, ‘Let’s Talk’”, Exodus 20:1-3, Pastor Jim Davis

Exodus 20:1-3
The Ten Commandments

God says, “Let’s have a talk”.

God says, “Remember how good I was to you?”

He’s on your side.

10 commandments —
Rules?
Take joy away?
Children balk at rules.
Rules are to keep you safe + whole.

John 15:11
My joy might remain in you.

If you keep my commandments, shall abide in love.

You can learn to live inside the love
of God.

No matter the turmoil in life, in society, it will be alright if you are living right.

Hey Moses, did you see that?

God’s presence.

God wants to speak some words to you.

Isaiah 1:18
God came to reason with you.

Your life can be a whole lot better with Me.

God came to give you peace.

Psalm 27:10
David wrote, when (even if) my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.

Devastating loneliness wouldn’t exist if you realized God wants to be your friend.

God wants fellowship with you.

Verse 3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Would God want to share you with fake gods?

I don’t want anything to get in the way of us.

James 2:10
If we break one commandment, we’re guilty of all. Like one pearl in a string of pearls.

Sit down, talk, fellowship with Him.

No other fake gods between you and Him.

Because He loves you.

Doesn’t want anything to get between Him and you.

What would you trade God for?