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God forbids much more than just killing others in the Sixth Commandment. At the root of murder, we'll find hatred, envy, and other related sins. God condemns them all and calls His children to forsake all of them. Join Pastor Jason for an exploration of Heidelberg Catechism #106

What does the Sixth Commandment require? What's the full application of "You shall not murder"? Join us for an exploration of Heidelberg Catechism #105.

If God is holy and just, why does he let wicked murderers, rapists, warmongers, child abductors live, and continue their wickednes!? The Bible has the answers! CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH!?!

We see: 1. The murderous rage of the destroyer brings bitter sorrow (v. 16). 2. God fulfills His Word amid His people's inconsolable sorrow (vv. 17–18)

The religious leaders, Pilate, and the crowd all choose Barabbas, a guilty murderer, over Jesus, revealing that works-based religion is always offended by free grace. Jesus faces death unafraid, in full control, sending deliverance not around his people but through his own suffering. We are Barabbas, guilty and condemned, and healing is found only in the wounds of the innocent one who took our place.

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: "Sadam Hossein was bad, but his sons were horrible." These were the words of a man who knew all 3 of them personally. Sadam's sons, Uday and Qusay, threatened, abused, and killed people. They used $100. USD bills to light their cigarettes. They pushed their enemies off of 20-storey buildings. They plundered the people, rape and tortured them, especially female athletes. Because of his sons, many people turned against Sadam Hossein and didn't care when he was overthrown, though he was not as bad, and had surrounded himself with Christians. Now you will remember God gave Jacob the command to return to Canaan, settle there, and develop a nation where Messiah would come to redeem the world. And he did. But last week the scheming of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi…and their murderous plan …making trouble for Jacob. Today, see them carry out those plans and how they brought trouble to their family and the kingdom of God. Our headings are: 1. Deception 2. Destruction 3. Dejection Our goals are: That you will challenge others to live godly lives so they don't trouble the church of Jesus Christ, but rather, show Christ to be a loving and forgiving Savior.

MAIN POINT: See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God Hebrews 12:15

Grab your Bible and join us from the Savannah Mission Bible Training Center as we work through the Sixth Commandment "Do not murder". Tonight we will learn not only define murder, but explain both what the Commandment requires of us and what is forbidden.

Mark 15:1-15

With the outbreak of persecution following Stephen's murder, followers of Jesus hit the road, and one of the places they landed was the strategic city of Antioch. And as the Gospel got shared in that city, a multicultural and countercultural church got started. And Barnabas was happy to get in on the action by encouraging and facilitating their growth!

This sermon examines the sixth commandment, 'Thou shalt not kill,' by defining murder as the unlawful, premeditated taking of innocent life and distinguishing it from accidental death through the Old Testament concept of cities of refuge. The central theological argument rests on the belief that human life possesses inherent sanctity because every person is created in the image of God, making the destruction of life an insult to the Creator. The message then transitions to Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, which upgrades the commandment to include the internal state of the heart, identifying nursed anger without cause and dehumanizing speech as forms of spiritual murder. To avoid breaking this command, the sermon urges believers to view others as God's creations, actively strive for reconciliation to prevent the buildup of hatred, and die to self by surrendering personal rights and reputation to Christ. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, challenging the congregation to examine their speech and attitudes in light of the high value God places on human life.