No murderthe commandments. today. As we carry on our series of posts on the 10 Commandments, we come to one that, honestly, most of us will feel as though we have kept: ‘You shall not murder.’ (Deuteronomy 5:17) The Big Idea This one seems pretty simple. Murder is murder, and it is wrong. So the... Read more »
Parentsthe commandments. today. The fifth commandment marks a slight turning point in the Ten Commandments, as it begins a series of commands that focus more specifically on human relationships, beginning with an imperative to honour parental figures in our lives. Honour your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, so that... Read more »
sabbaththe commandments. today. Welcome back to our series exploring the 10 Commandments as part of our 'Choose Life' Deuteronomy series. Today we come to the fourth commandment, all about Sabbath: ‘Observe the sabath day and keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.’ (Deuteronomy 5:12) The Big Idea The 10 Commandments are often... Read more »
God's namethe commandments. today. Welcome back to our 10 Commandment series from Deuteronomy. The third commandment reminds us of the power that lies behind God’s name, and is a warning that we should not use this flippantly. ‘You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who... Read more »
No idolsthe commandments. today. Welcome to our second instalment of looking at the 10 Commandments of Deuteronomy, and what it means to live by them today. Today, the second commandment: ‘You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth... Read more »
No other godsthe commandments. today. The Ten Commandments begin with a powerful statement about God’s character and what he has already done for his people. It is in light of this truth that the first commandment is given. ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of... Read more »
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