40 Minutes In The Old Testament Episode 85 (Exodus 20:3-7)
Jun 13, 2017
Dive into the essence of the Ten Commandments! Discover what it truly means to have no other gods and why images can be a slippery slope. Unpack the tumultuous golden calf incident and how it reflects human nature. Explore the heart of the first commandment and its role in shaping obedience to all laws. Learn how God's jealousy is a sign of His protective love, not petty envy. The conversation shines a light on the significance of using God's name with respect and intention. There's much more than meets the eye!
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Commandments Address Relationships
- Every commandment is outwardly focused, addressing either God or neighbor rather than isolated individuals.
- This frames human identity as inherently relational from birth onward.
Exclusivity, Not Hierarchy, Of God
- The Hebrew reads “no other gods before my face,” demanding exclusive worship everywhere God sees.
- That forbids any other gods, not merely subordinating them beneath God.
Images Forbidden Only When Worshipped
- The image prohibition targets idolatrous worship, not all depiction of things.
- Old Testament images were sometimes commanded and the incarnation later provides the true image in Christ.
