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Sermons & Reflection Questions
Do Not Steal
7/8 Mar
Exodus 20:15
Revd Christopher Chan
- In what ways have you broken the 8th commandment? Bring this before the Lord in humble confession and receive His forgiveness.
- How will you seek to provide for the needy and contribute to human flourishing with the resources at your disposal?
Do Not Commit Adultery
28 Feb/1 Mar
Exodus 20:14
Revd Dr Moses Israeli
- The 7th commandment, “You shall not commit adultery”, protects the sacredness of marriage, vulnerable hearts, and our own souls. Which of these three aspects resonates with you most, and why?
- Jesus teaches that adultery begins in the heart and imagination, not just actions. Be honest before God: where’s the “battle in the heart” in your life (thoughts, media, online)?
- Jesus’ call to “tear out the eye” or “cut off the hand” highlights drastic steps to avoid sin. What practical “radical steps” might the Holy Spirit be prompting you to take the greater sexual integrity?
Do Not Murder
21/22 Feb
Exodus 20:13
Revd Daniel Lim
- According to Genesis 9:6, what is the foundational reason murder is forbidden? How does this contrast with other worldviews today?
- Can you think of a time when unchecked anger led to destructive thoughts or words?
- How can the Holy Spirit help you in your response to the negative prohibition and the corresponding positive duty in the 6th commandment?
Honour Your Father and Your Mother
14/15 Feb
Exodus 20:12
Revd Peter Chen
- The mandate to honour one’s parents is given not only to the Jews under the Old Covenant. The early believers were also exhorted to honour their parents. What did Paul say is our responsibility towards our parents and why is it important to care for them? (Colossians 3:20, 1 Tim 5:4, 8)
- The Hebrew word for ‘honour’ means to appreciate and be thankful; to care and support in tangible ways and to be respectful.
- What are the things your parent(s) had done which you appreciate and are thankful for?
- In what tangible ways can you further care and provide for your parents’ basic needs?
- Respecting our parents starts with affirming and acknowledging their strengths and capabilities. List some qualities which you see in your father and mother that are admirable.
- Honouring our parents does not mean blindly obeying and doing whatever they want us to do. How does the following teach us on responding to challenging / difficult parental expectations? (Matt 10:37; 22: 39)
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