The "Ten Words"

This week we’ll continue to walk through the highlights of the Old Testament with the story of the Ten Commandments! 

The Ten Commandments and the moral vision they espouse form the foundation of Christian moral teaching. With a little consideration one can see this everywhere, from the way we think about worship, to the way we think about the value of human life, humility, jealousy, and so on. 

This is because when addressed by Christ himself the “Law” is not abolished but fulfilled: the Law finds its fulfillment in the life and ministry of Jesus and is itself summarized by the Word incarnate as the love of God and the love of neighbor (which can be used as a sort of template for reading the Ten Commandments). 

This week, we’ll begin with an introduction to the Ten Commandments, and the context in which they were given.

Scripture to consider:

• Exodus 19-20

  
  

Questions for your kids

• I wonder: of all the things God could have said, why do you think he said these things?

• I wonder: How do these "Ten Words" help us to love God and to love our neighbor?

  
  

Peace,

Danny+