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Exodus 20
THE COMMANDMENTS
(20:1-21), When God gave the ten commandments, they all saw the thundering, heard the noise of the trumpet, and saw the mountain smoking. The Israelites were afraid and told Moses they would only talk to him.
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image."
"Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain."
"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy."
"Honour thy father and thy mother"
"Thou shalt not kill."
"Thou shalt not commit adultery."
"Thou shalt not steal."
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."
"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."
PROPER USE OF ALTARS
(20:22-26), God gave the Israelites instructions for worshiping Him.
MY OBSERVATION:
This chapter reminds us of the importance of the Ten Commandments. The commandments were created to lead Israel to a life of practical holiness. The Israelites had just come from Egypt, a land of many idols and many gods. God wanted them to know how important it was to worship Him only.
We must keep God’s commandments. Today, we can allow many things to become gods to us. Relationships, money, work, and pleasures can become gods when we concentrate too much on them and put them before God.
We should never misuse God’s name or take it lightly. God’s name is so special, and we should always respect His name. The way we use God’s names reveals how we feel about Him, and no matter what, we should always honor His name.
It is so easy to become busy in the world today, but we must not let the things that we do become gods by the amount of time we devote to them. When we let God be the most important in our lives, it keeps other things from turning into gods. This is why the Sabbath is so important. God commanded the Sabbath so that we can spend unhurried time in worship and rest each week. This helps us know Him better as we sit, pray, and listen to Him.
Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God”
Exodus 20 is one of the most pivotal chapters in the Bible, as it records God giving the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai.
These commandments establish the foundation of Israel’s covenant with God and outline moral, spiritual, and social principles that remain relevant today.
The first part emphasizes devotion to God alone, forbidding idolatry, misuse of His name, and commanding the keeping of the Sabbath day.
The second part focuses on human relationships, calling for honor toward parents and prohibiting murder, adultery, theft, false testimony, and coveting.
The main lesson of Exodus 20 is that God desires holiness and obedience from His people, not only in how they worship Him but also in how they treat others. It teaches that true freedom and blessing come from living within God’s boundaries, which protect and guide His people into a just, faithful, and loving community.