Advent: December 10

Advent

Dec 10

Written By Dr. Mark Livingston

Theme:

The Law

Symbol:

Two stone tablets

Read

Exodus 19:20-20:17 (Galatians 3:21-24)

Ask:

Why can the people not meet God on Mt. Sinai? (God is holy and they are not). What does the word “consecrate” mean? (To be set apart).
Why is it important that Exodus 20:2 comes before the 10 commandments? (God has already shown the Israelites grace and mercy before giving them the law).
Can anyone keep God’s Law perfectly? (James 2:10) How then can we be justified? (By faith in Jesus Christ) (Gal. 3:21-24)

Sing:

Holy Holy Holy

Pray:

Lord, You are so holy and we praise Your name. Thank You that Your Son perfectly obeyed the Law on our behalf. Only through Christ’s righteousness can we enter Your presence. Help us through Your Spirit to obey Your Word and love You and others as You have commanded us. Amen.

Dr. Mark Livingston

Mark has been the Lead Pastor of Broadway since July 2020. He is married to Amanda, and they have four children: Lacy, Micah, Landon, and Savannah. He was licensed to the ministry in 1998 and ordained in 2004. He obtained a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Covenant Theological Seminary.