Ten Commandments Unit
Goals:
1. Understand and take ownership in my Christian faith.
2. To live faith as a child and servant of God.
3. Grow in the life and mission of the church.
Unit Ten Commandments (Law and Gospel) Lutheran’s make a sharp distinction between Law and Gospel. 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 justify the description of a jealous; define sin; know the three purpose of the Law.
Lesson Notes: Purpose of the Law
Purpose of the Law
1. Curb
2. Mirror
3. Guide
No salvation is found in the Law
Purpose of the Gospel
Salvation
| 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 |
| 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 | |
Keeping the Commandments
• The expectation is that we keep them perfectly
Original Sin = Total Corruption
• No Righteousness; Loss of righteousness
• No Knowledge of God; Ignorance of God (Redefining of God)
• No Love of God; Inability to love God
• No Trust in God; Unable to trust God (Rejecting His Church)
• No fear of God (Contempt of God)
• My Judgement; Hating God’s judgement
• My Way; Seeking our own way, our own path
• My Good; Define for ourselves good and evil
• My Lust; Lusting after any bobble or trinket
• My sin; Makes sinning seem reasonable (The desire to sin)
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Nature of Sin
• Sin has no code of honor.
• Sin is random and it destroys at random.
• It will promise anything
• It will try to using rules against you.
• It causes chaos.
• Sin just wants to watch the world burn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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. |