Welcomed by God

Before God gave Israel commands to obey, He reminded them of the grace they had already received: "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt." The Ten Commandments begin not with rules, but with redemption. Having rescued His people from slavery, God invites them into a life of freedom, trust, and covenant relationship. The first commandment calls us to reject every false god that promises life but ultimately enslaves us. As we discuss this passage together, we'll consider what competes for our worship today and how Jesus fulfills God's invitation by bringing us into the Father's household through the gospel.