Category Archives: The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments – Introduction

Whether we believe in God or not, the Ten Commandments are foundational to the possibility of humans living together in a civilized manner. Without them, we would quickly devolve into a Mad Max or “as in the days of Noah” lifestyle. But is there more to the Ten Commandments than just being rules for us to live by?

The Ten Commandments – Grateful Obedience

Most religions in the world have a set of requirements that must be met in order for us to reach the promised reward. Practices that must be done, rituals that must be performed, etc. But one religion gives the reward away freely, only requiring faith. so simple even a small child can do it.

The Ten Commandments – I Am Your God

All of us go thru life looking for meaning, hope, and happiness. The world gives us many ways to get the life we desire, but they do not deliver. Those who have made it to the top report that there is nothing there. But God shows us the way to true life.

The Ten Commandments – God Delivers Us From Slavery

In the Exodus story, the Israelites are slaves in Egypt, and God delivers them, bringing them out of “the house of slavery”. What does this aspect of the Exodus story teach us about the gospel?

The First Commandment – What is Your Isaac

The First Commandment tells us to put God first in our life, and to have no other gods before Him. It establishes the foundation of our life. In it we see the first person of the Trinity, God the Father. How we handle this commandment sets the course for our entire life.