Key Ideas
Faith Fact
My God is the one true God.
Faith Verse
Isaiah 55:8 (NLT)
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”
Question of the Day: What does it mean to have other gods?
Read about It
Read: Exodus 20:3
The Ten Commandments are rules God gave people. We find them in Exodus 20 in the Old Testament. The first one says, “You must not have any other god but me.” We know that our God is the one true God.
We might not be tempted by false religions, but sometimes we may allow things to take the place of God in our life. The things we allow in our life can become a problem. If they take away from the time we spend with God, negatively change how we act, or we let them rule over us in a way only God should, they are a problem. The second commandment says,“You must not make for yourself an idol.” This means that we should not worship or give something a higher value or regard than God. It’s important that we put God first in our life and have a close relationship with him.
Talk about It
Question 1. Where in the Bible are the Ten Commandments found?
Answer 1. Exodus 20
Question 2. What is the first commandment?
Answer 2. “You must not have any other god but me.” (Exodus 20:3)
Question 3. Why do you think God put this commandment first?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
Question 4. Why is it important to keep our relationship with God as the most important one in our life?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. Is there anything you sometimes put before God?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You that You are the one true God! Thank You that You loved me so much that You sent Jesus to the world to die in my place and forgive my sins so that I can experience forgiveness and love. God, thank You for being who You are in my life, and I choose to put You first. Amen.