The Preface to the 10 Words

10C #2 -The Preface to the 10 Words – Exodus 20:1,2
The preface to the 10 commandments provides us with important context; to understand God's Law, we must first understand His preface. These brief words convey 4 great truths about our LORD that compel us to obey Him.

I. GOD'S AUTHORITY “And God spoke all these words, saying, ‘I am the LORD your God'” (Rom. 1:1,6; 1 Cor. 6:19,20)

You belong to God; you have been brought from a ___________ of

_____________ into a _______________ of ______________.

II. GOD'S GRACE “who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Matt. 5:1-12; Ex. 6:6)
God delivered Israel before they obeyed. First there was

______________ then came the call to ________________.

III. GOD'S GUIDANCE “And God spoke all these words, saying ” (Matt. 5:1,2)
God's law is given to lead you into _______________. It allows us

to stay _________ and to enjoy our ______________.

IV. GOD'S INTIMACY “the LORD your God who brought you out …” (Ex. 6:7; Matt 1:23)
YAHWEH ELOHIM is God's _______________ name; it conveys

God's intimate relationship with His people.