Ten Commandments Bible Study: Week 1

Ten Commandments Bible Study: Week 1

The penitential season of Lent calls us to a deeper reflection on God’s Law as a guide for human life – a Law which is clearly and simply expressed in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17). This week we’ll begin a new study on this topic as we explore the 1st Commandment – “You shall have no other gods before me.” What are the common false gods people worship today? What good gifts of God are we tempted to treat as idols? Why is God alone worthy of our fear, love, and trust?