Joyous Generosity

Joyous Generosity
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 5/15/2022
Exodus 20:15

Sermon Theme: God is a God who saves, and a God who sanctifies. So, God desires a people who obey His Law. At the heart of His command to not steal is the need to put to death thievery, treasure the Lord Jesus Christ, and pursue generosity regarding our work and our giving for God's glory!

I. COMMANDMENT GIVEN - (Exodus 20:15)
    A. Context of the Commandment - (Exodus 20:15)
    B. Content of the Commandment - (Exodus 20:15)
        1. Stated Negatively: Do Not Steal
        2. Stated Positively: Pursue Generosity

II. COMMANDMENT FULFILLED - (John 10:7–18)
    A. Failed by Israel
        1. The Sin of Jacob - (Genesis 27:1–23)
        2. The Sin of Judas - (Luke 22:1–3)
    B. Fulfilled by Christ
        1. In His Life - (Matthew 10:5–11)
        2. In His Death - (John 10:7–18)

III. COMMANDMENT APPLIED - (Ephesians 4:25–28)
    A. Put to Death Theft - (Ephesians 4:25)
    B. Pursue Generosity - (Ephesians 4:28)
        1. Work Honestly - (Eph. 4:28a)
        2. Give Joyfully - (Eph. 4:28b)