Sinai Showdown
Where did Moses meet God and receive the commandments?
What is Mount Sinai
How many core commandments were given?
What is 10
What is one example of pressure teens face that can lead them to make wrong choices?
what are friends, social media, fitting in, sports, school expectations
What is a covenant?
What is a sacred promise with God?
"All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be....."
Exodus 24:7
Obedient
What did the Israelites need to do before meeting God?
What is prepare themselves
“Thou shalt have no other ___ before me”
what is Gods'
Why is it harder to make good choices when you’re surrounded by people doing the opposite?
What is peer pressure / desire to belong / fear of standing out?
What did the people say in Exodus 24?
What is “All that the Lord hath spoken we will do”?
"And let them make ma a sanctuary;....."
Exodus 25:8
that I may dwell among them
Name one thing that showed God’s presence on the mountain
What is fire / smoke / thunder / lightning / earthquake?
Which commandment teaches respect for parents?
What is honor thy father and mother?
What is one strategy that helps you make the right choice before you’re in a tough situation?
What is decide ahead of time / set standards / remember goals / pray?
Why are covenants more serious than regular promises?
What is they involve God and eternal consequences?
"Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a....."
Exodus 19:5
Peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine.
Who was allowed to go up the mountain to meet God?
Who was Moses
Name one commandment that people often ignore today
Honor they father and mother
Keep the sabbath day holy
Thou shalt not steal
Etc..
Why do people sometimes choose something they know is wrong—even when they “know better”?
What is giving in to pressure / focusing on the moment / forgetting consequences / weak habits?
What is one reason people break covenants?
What is fear / pressure / distraction / temptation?
"Remember the sabbath day,...."
Exodus 20:8
to keep it holy.
Why didn’t the people want God to speak directly to them?
What is they were afraid / overwhelmed by His presence?
What is the real purpose of commandments?
What is to protect us and help us become like God?
What happens when we put something before God?
What is we lose spiritual strength / direction / blessings?
What does God do when we sincerely repent after breaking a covenant?
What is forgive and allow us to return?
"Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep; for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations,....
Exodus 31:13
that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you.