For Sunday, Oct. 2:

The focus text about the Ten Commandment - Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20.

People to have a variety of opinions about the Ten Commandments, depending on their early experiences with these verses. Some may feel that they are negative words from a judgmental God. Others will celebrate them as gifts of God’s wisdom to help their lives work better.

Who taught you about the ten commandments?

How were they presented?

To what degree has your appreciation of the commandments changed over the years?

In what ways has your understanding of them changed over time? 

From Seasons of the Spirit