First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17
Theme: Ethical expectations for a covenant people
Exegetical Note
Though much contained in the Ten Commandments recorded here (and with some variation in Deuteronomy 5:6-21) reflects ethical expectations of many (or even most) other ancient and modern societies, these apodictic (unconditional, absolutist) demands are an expression, not just of universal norms, but of covenantal expectations.
Call to Worship
Leader: God has revealed to us what is expected of a godly people.
People: BE IT IN THE TEN COMMAND…
CSS Publishing Co., Inc., Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle B, Series II, by Paul A. Laughlin