Read the recommended Bible passages and the thought-provoking blurb below. Send your partner a letter or notecard answering the questions at the end of this post. Don't forget to pray and invite the Lord into your study time.

Bible passages to read and reflect on this week:

Exodus 20 (The Key Passage is Exodus 20:7)

It has become common in our culture to take God's name in vain. "Oh my--," followed by the Lord's name is a phrase that rolls off the tongues of our society's young children. Why? Because they hear it everywhere. The phrase is sprinkled into every movie and TV show. It is an exclamation spoke by adults all around them, often even their parents and teachers. And so they assume it must be okay. But is it? God gave Moses Ten Commandments for the people to follow. This was God's law. One of the Ten Commandments state clearly that we are not to take the Lord's name in vain. Are you taking this command seriously? Are you honoring the name of your God? Do you use it when you are speaking to Him or sharing with others about His great glory? Or do you use it as a slang word, defaming your God each time it is spoken?

Do you take the Lord's name in vain? Why or Why not?

Are there ways that people take the Lord's name in vain without actually speaking His name?

Did you have any other thoughts or questions from your study this week? Share your thoughts!