Unit Ten Commandments (The First Table) There are two dimensions with our relationship with the Law of God. Our relationship with God and our relationship with one another. With the help of the Holy Spirit, students can come to understand the purpose of God's Law in their lives. Given Scripture references The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will defend why God want us to keep His commandments perfectly; Explain the 1st Commandment; Know the commandments 1-3.

Memory Work: Ten 2 - The First Table

Lesson Notes: First Table

The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 4:5-12)
     • 3 different numbering systems
     • Lutherans & Catholics have two coveting Commandments
     • Protestants have one coveting Commandment
     • Judaism has "I am the LORD your God" as the first Commandment.

Terms

Ethics: What we should do
Morals: What we actually do
Ethical Monotheism (Prager University): Looking at the Law as only a guide, missing Jesus entirely

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

Commandments in Affirmations
1. One God
2. God's name is holy
3. Gladly Hear God's Word

Unit Ten Commandments (The First Table continue) There is only one God whose name we keep Holy and whose word we gladly hear. With the help of the Holy Spirit, students can come to understand the purpose of God's Law in their lives. Given Scripture references The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will compare and contrast the 1st Table of "Ethical Monotheism" to the Lutheran Understanding; explain the significance's of the 1st Table of the Law and the 2nd Table of the Law.

Lesson Notes: First Table continue

Terms
Penitent: sorrow and regret for having done wrong
Unrepentant: Those who think they have a some standing before God

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

	Law	Gospel
Purpose	Curb, Mirror, Guide	Salvation
Function	Repentance, Condemnation	Forgiveness
Focus	Me	Christ
Result	Rebellion, Dispair	Joy
Words	should, must, do, have to	receive, yes, gift, forgive, justified

First Table Affirmations
1-3 Respecting God; Our relationship with God

Unit Ten Commandments (4th Commandment): Honor those in authority. Given Scripture references, The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will compare and contrast “Ethical Monotheism” with the Christian perspective of honoring our parents; identify where Jesus summarized the 1st and 2nd Tables of the ten commandments.

Memory Work: Ten 4 - 4th Commandment

Lesson Notes: Fourth Commandment

	Ephesians 6:1-4	Proverbs 1:8-9	Colossians 3:20ff	Romans 13:1-10
What does it mean to obey your parents in the Lord?	To learn from them	To listen	To work hard	To follow the laws
What does God tell parents to do?	Train your kids	To teach	To encourage	Treat everyone Equally
What is the promise?	To thrive	To achieve	You are loved	Order out of chaos

Commandments in Affirmations

1. One God
2. God's name is holy
3. Gladly Hear God's Word
4. Respect Authority

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
4.Honor your father and your mother	Maintain civilization; Modeling Honoring; Avoid totalitarianism; Parents are unique	Learn, Work, Respect	Fear & love God so that I do not despise or anger my parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.

Unit Ten Commandments (5th Commandment): We are to help and support each other. With the help of the Holy Spirit, students can come to understand the purpose of God's Law in their lives. Given Scripture references, The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will define God’s definition of murder; identify the historic Christian position concerning war (Just War); compare and contrast the Ethical Monotheism understanding with our Christian understanding; and come to understand Christianity's impact upon the world as Christians lived out this commandment.

Memory Work: Ten 5 - 5th Commandment

Lesson Notes: Fifth Commandment

The commandment is you shall not murder.

Terms

Murder = Illegal or immoral killing of a person
Kill = To end life
Hate = Murder (1John 3:15)

War

     • a violent struggle between rival societies to attain competing political objectives.
     • an instrument of political policy.
     • to compel the adversary to do our will.

Just War Tenets

     • Legitimate authority - Congress/President
     • Just cause - legitimate purpose
     • Right intention - peace fro all
     • Conduct of war - lethal force directed at aggressors

Scripture does not condemn Soldiering (Luke 7:1-10; Matthew 8:10; Acts 10:2; Luke 3:13-1)

Sanctity of Human Life:

Christian interests
     • Infanticide
     • Child Abandonment
     • Abortion
     • Welfare of women
     • Suicide
     • Genocide
     • Gladiatorial “Games”

Commandments in Affirmations

1. One God
2. God's name is holy
3. Gladly Hear God's Word
4. Respect Authority
5. Help and support each other

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
4.Honor your father and your mother	Maintain civilization; Modeling Honoring; Avoid totalitarianism; Parents are unique	Learn, Work, Respect	Fear & love God so that I do not despise or anger my parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
5.You shall not murder	Kill is to end life; Murder is illegal killing or immoral killing	Human life is valued; Benevolence.	Fear & love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

Unit Ten Commandments (6th Commandment): Remain faithful. With the help of the Holy Spirit, students can come to understand the purpose of God's Law in their lives. Given Scripture references, The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will compare and contrast the Ethical Monotheism understanding with the Christian understanding; define the goal of relationships; diagram the signs of an abusive relationship; outline the cycle of relationships.

Memory Work: Ten 6 - 6th Commandment

Lesson Notes: Sixth Commandment

Cycle of relationships

Covenant - to love and be loved
Grace - to forgive and be forgiven
Empower - to serve and be served
Intimacy - to know and be known

Cycle of Violence

Honeymoon stage - everything is great
Tension stage - everything bothers them
Explosive stage - verbal/physical the need for more control

Commandments in Affirmations

1. One God
2. God's name is holy
3. Gladly Hear God's Word
4. Respect Authority
5. Help and support each other
6. Remain faithful

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
4.Honor your father and your mother	Maintain civilization; Modeling Honoring; Avoid totalitarianism; Parents are unique	Learn, Work, Respect	Fear & love God so that I do not despise or anger my parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
5.You shall not murder	Kill is to end life; Murder is illegal killing or immoral killing	Human life is valued; Benevolence.	Fear & love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.
6.You shall not commit adultery	Protects the family; Protects the Institution of Marriage; Avoid a life of deceit; Maintain Civilization	Live out your commitments;Sex outside of marriage is bad	Fear & love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

Unit Ten Commandments (7th & 8th Commandments): Be honest and speak well of your neighbor. With the help of the Holy Spirit, students can come to understand the purpose of God's Law in their lives. Given Scripture references, The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will know the 3 issues involved in Stewardship; identify dishonest ways of getting things; recommend what these commandments encourage us to do; define the difference between lying in general and being a false witness.

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Memory Work: Ten 7 - 7th & 8th Commandments

Lesson Notes: Seventh and Eighth Commandments

Stewardship Issues

     • Trusting
     • Listen
     • Understand

Commandments in Affirmations

1. One God
2. God's name is holy
3. Gladly Hear God's Word
4. Respect Authority
5. Help and support each other
6. Remain faithful
7. Be honest
8. Speak well of your neighbor

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
4.Honor your father and your mother	Maintain civilization; Modeling Honoring; Avoid totalitarianism; Parents are unique	Learn, Work, Respect	Fear & love God so that I do not despise or anger my parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
5.You shall not murder	Kill is to end life; Murder is illegal killing or immoral killing	Human life is valued; Benevolence.	Fear & love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.
6.You shall not commit adultery	Protects the family; Protects the Institution of Marriage; Avoid a life of deceit; Maintain Civilization	Live out your commitments;Sex outside of marriage is bad	Fear & love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.
7.You shall not steal	Summary of all the commandments	Illegal taking (property, dignity, trust, freedom, justice, ideas, reputation, truth)	Fear & love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.
8. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor	Do not lie	Be truthful without being hurtful; Frame things in the best possible light	Fear & love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.

Unit Ten Commandments (9th & 10th Commandments): Be appreciative and gain perspective of what you have and your blessings. With the help of the Holy Spirit, students can come to understand the purpose of God's Law in their lives. Given Scripture references, The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will know the difference between covet and envy; provide a defense as to why the there are two coveting commandments; express what God particularly impressing upon us in the last two commandments.

Memory Work: Ten 8 - 9th & 10th Commandments

Lesson Notes: Coventing Commandments (9th & 10th)

Terms

Covet - yearn to possess or have (something)
Envy - resenting others for having something that you don't
Schadenfreude - delight in another person's misfortune

Commandments in Affirmations

1. One God
2. God's name is holy
3. Gladly Hear God's Word
4. Respect Authority
5. Help and support each other
6. Remain faithful
7. Be honest
8. Speak well of your neighbor
9. Be appreciative
10. Gain perspective

Commandment	Ethical Monotheism	Christianity	Explanation
0. I am the Lord Your God	Lead godly lives; God cares about us	God desires that we are free from sin. Only God can free us
1.You shall have no other gods	one human race; one standard	Recognizing who is God	Fear, trust, & love in God above all things
2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God	the worst sin - committing evil in God’s name	Respecting God	Fear & love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
3.Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy	Human dignity; affirms freedom; affirms family	Remember who’s you are; Realizing God is in your life;	Fear & love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
4.Honor your father and your mother	Maintain civilization; Modeling Honoring; Avoid totalitarianism; Parents are unique	Learn, Work, Respect	Fear & love God so that I do not despise or anger my parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
5.You shall not murder	Kill is to end life; Murder is illegal killing or immoral killing	Human life is valued; Benevolence.	Fear & love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.
6.You shall not commit adultery	Protects the family; Protects the Institution of Marriage; Avoid a life of deceit; Maintain Civilization	Live out your commitments;Sex outside of marriage is bad	Fear & love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.
7.You shall not steal	Summary of all the commandments	Illegal taking (property, dignity, trust, freedom, justice, ideas, reputation, truth)	Fear & love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.
8. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor	Do not lie	Be truthful without being hurtful; Frame things in the best possible light	Fear & love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house	Prohibitive thoughts;Protects private property	Be content and help others keep what they have.	Fear & love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.	Prohibitive thoughts;Protects private property	Be content and encourage others to be faithful	Fear & love God so that we do not entice or force away our neighbor’s wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and do their duty.

Law	Gospel
What is lacking in the individual	God does something for you
Person admitting / confessing	Something God provides
Law and Gospel is found throughout Scripture