Session 5:New

Commands and a New Covenant

Exodus 19– 20; 24– 25; 32– 34; 40Rolling Hills Community Church

“10 Rules You Can Live By”1. If you open it, you close it.2. If you turn it on, you turn it off.3. If you unlock it, you lock it.4. If you move it, you put it back.5. If it belongs to someone else,

get their permission first.

“10 Rules You Can Live By”6. If you borrow it, you return it.7. If you don’t know how to operate it,

leave it alone!8. If you use it, you take care of it.9. If you break it, you fix it or replace it.10. If you mess it up, you clean it up,

Another Example:

“Rules of the Road”

Pastor Randy FrazeeThe Story: Participant’s Guide

“Following these simple driving instructions

is not a recipe for ruining our trip or the joy of the open road.

It is a way to make sure we stay alive!”

Pastor Randy FrazeeThe Story: Participant’s Guide

The Upper Story God wants to experience life with us. There are three things that have to be worked out in order for God to dwell amongst us:

1. There have to be guidelines for how you treat me and how you treat each other.

three things to be worked out 2. I need a place to stay.

three things to be worked out 3. Sin must be atoned for.

God exists in eternal community as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God creates us in His image.God invites us into

the beauty and wonder of fellowship with Him and

connection with each other.Pastor John Ortberg,

The Old Testament Challenge:Part 1: Creating A New Community

We are made for community, and it’s God’s plan to bring us

into life-giving relationship with Him and with each other.

Pastor John Ortberg, The Old Testament Challenge:

Part 1: Creating A New Community

The longing of our heart can only be satisfied

when we enter God’s plan for community.

Pastor John Ortberg, The Old Testament Challenge:

Part 1: Creating A New Community

Session 5:New

Commands and a New Covenant

Exodus 19– 20; 24– 25; 32– 34; 40Rolling Hills Community Church

Moses as a storm chaser

… and the ark as a capacitor?!

As far as how much ink is spilt and time is spent …

The placement of the tabernacle gives a visual picture of how

God wants to be in the very center of our lives.

Pastor John Ortberg, The Old Testament Challenge:

Part 1: Creating A New Community

God had His people arrange their lives

physically and spiritually around the tabernacle ….

God’s presence in their midst.

Pastor John Ortberg, The Old Testament Challenge:

Part 1: Creating A New Community

This was a way of physically picturing that they were to be

a community centered on God.

Pastor John Ortberg, The Old Testament Challenge:

Part 1: Creating A New Community

God is still seeking to connect with us

on a deeply personal level.

Pastor Randy FrazeeThe Story: Participant’s Guide

What are ways that you can physically remind yourself

and actually experience the presence of God in

the very center of your life?

Cowboy's Ten Commandments

1. Just one God.2. Put nothin' before God.3. Watch yer mouth.4. Git yerself to Sundy meetin’.5. Honor yer Ma & Pa.

Cowboy's Ten Commandments

6. No killin'. 7. No foolin' around with another fellow's gal.8. Don't take what ain't yers. 9. No tellin’ tales or gossipin'. 10. Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff.

For Next Week1. Read in The Story – Chapter 6: Wandering

2015/2016 Men’s Bible

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