Third Commandment (Discussion Questions)
Categories: Ten Commandments (1-5)
Read Ex. 3:1-18
- Why should we be careful how we use God's name?
- Is saying, "Oh my God!" breaking the 3rd commandment? Why or why not?
- Did you know the Hebrews were afraid to say God's name for fear of breaking the 3rd commandment?
- Is swearing or cursing a problem for anyone you know?
- How do you avoid swearing or using words that might offend God?
- Where does Moses first encounter God in the desert?
- Why didn't the bush burn-up?
- What does God ask Moses to do?
- What's Moses' response?
- What name does God give Moses to tell the Children of Israel?
- What is unusual about that name?
- What does I AM signify to you?
- How do you think it helped the Children of Israel?
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