Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law The 10 Commandments: Modern-Day Ethics Guide

Old Testament Series | Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law
The 10 Commandments: Modern-Day Ethics Guide

Help students discover that the Ten Commandments are more than a list of rules—they are a guide for loving God and loving others. In this engaging Bible Study + Project lesson, students explore Exodus 20, examine Jesus’ summary of the law in Matthew 22:37–40, and apply biblical principles to everyday life by creating their own Modern-Day Ethics Guide.

Designed for Grades 6–8, this lesson combines Scripture study, critical thinking, creativity, and personal reflection to help students understand the lasting significance of God’s commandments and their relevance in today’s world.

What's Included
- Complete Teacher Direction Page with a clear step-by-step lesson outline
- Student Research & Planning worksheet
- Modern-Day Ethics Guide planning and design worksheet
- Devotional & Reflection worksheet focused on personal application and spiritual growth
- Full-color versions of all student pages
- Black-and-white versions for economical classroom printing

Students Will
- Read and investigate the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1–17
- Restate each commandment in their own words
- Explore how the commandments can be grouped into loving God and loving others
- Examine Jesus’ summary of the law in Matthew 22:37–40
- Plan and create a Modern-Day Ethics Guide using biblical principles and real-life examples
- Reflect on how God’s commands can shape their daily decisions and relationships
- Write personal responses and prayers connecting Scripture to their own lives

Perfect for Bible classes, Christian schools, homeschool settings, church education programs, and middle school Old Testament studies.

This lesson is part of the Old Testament Series and belongs to Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law, a collection of engaging Bible Study + Project lessons designed to bring Scripture to life through research, discussion, creativity, and meaningful personal reflection.

This lesson is designed to serve as a companion to your existing Bible curriculum, textbook, church program, or homeschool studies. It is intended to enrich and reinforce instruction through research, discussion, and project-based learning rather than replace a comprehensive Bible curriculum.