the Ten
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
There are a LOT of rules in the Bible. While all of them are good, God knows that we do not have the ability to hold all of them together. He gives His people a summary of the law in 10 commands. These give us an overview of our relationship with God and with one another, helping us to obey the greatest commandment: love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself — Luke 10 : 27.
The purpose of law
DATE — July 26, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:1-5
We begin this series with an overview of the Old Testament law. Before we get into the specific commands, we need to understand how the law functions and what it does.
The offer of counterfeits
DATE — August 2, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:6-7
The first commandment acts us a protection, to keep us from the destruction that comes from putting our hope in counterfeit gods, and a means to shape us as worshippers.
The problem with images
DATE — August 16, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:8-10
God knows that human beings are drawn to physical images to bridge the gap between the themselves and the Divine. The problem is that this creates a false image of who God is.
The misuse of God’s name
DATE — August 23, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:11
The third commandment deals with the honor and glory with which we speak about God, but also whether our lives align with the name of God that we carry with us as His people.
The creation of rest
DATE — August 30, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:12-15
God designed into people a need for physical and spiritual rest and then commanded His people to practice it, to learn dependance as well as to flourish.
The way to honor
DATE — September 6, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:16
God created the world to include authoritative relationships. Instead of fighting to eliminate them, we should follow His design. He calls us to do this by honoring those who have been placed over us.
The value of life
DATE — September 20, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:17
The command not to murder is about the value of life created in the image of God. Its about preserving the sanctity of life in all situations.
The control of our passions
DATE — September 27, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:18
The seventh command on adultery shows us that God does care about what happens in our bedrooms – not to be a prude – but to keep us from the pain of sexual brokenness.
The need for integrity
DATE — October 4, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:19
God has given His creation the things in this world to enjoy. As stewards, He has also given to us so that we can take care of the world around us.
The reason for truth
DATE — October 11, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:20
The ninth commandment is often summarized as: ‘you shall not lie,’ but it actually tells us not to: ‘bear false witness against your neighbor.’ This makes is more about the person than the lie.
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The gift of contentment
DATE — October 18, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:21
Coveting is being unsatisfied with what God has given to you. This includes: posession, position, and relationships. The solution is to find contentment in the gift of Jesus Christ.
The response of the people
DATE — October 25, 2026
TEXT — Deuteronomy 5:22-33
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