This week, Daniel Barth offers several fascinating observations about the second commandment in our series on the Ten Commandments. We're challenged to examine how we percieve, imagine, and relate to God. The core message reminds us that while we shouldn't worship other gods, we also shouldn't create false images of the one true God. This commandment, found in Exodus 20:4-6, warns against reducing God to our own preferences or imaginations. We're encouraged to see God as He truly reveals Himself, not as we wish Him to be. The sermon draws an interesting parallel between our relationships with others and our relationship with God, highlighting how misunderstanding or misrepresenting someone can lead to hurt and tension. This insight invites us to approach our faith with humility and openness, seeking to know God as He is, not as we imagine Him to be. As we reflect on this message, we're called to examine our own faith journey and consider whether we've created a 'grandfather in heaven' instead of embracing the true Father revealed in Scripture and through Jesus Christ.

The Ten Commandments | Do Not Make For Yourself an Idol - Exodus 20:1-2, 4-6 - Daniel Barth

Listen as Luke Parker introduces the story of Nehemiah, whose realization of Jerusalem's destruction leads him to grief and mourning, even for sins he didn't commit, and how learning to repent and plead with God is the first step to rebuilding a broken world.

12 July 2020 | #here #now #us: Nehemiah 1 - Luke Parker

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The Ten Commandments | Do Not Make For Yourself an Idol - Exodus 20:1-2, 4-6 - Daniel Barth

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