The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)
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Feb 7, 2025 Dive into the profound meaning of God's covenant with humanity and how it shapes relationships. Discover the awe of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai and the essence of moral guidance. Explore the vital difference between covenants and contracts, illuminating self-giving in sacred relationships. The discussion highlights how the commandments enrich the divine bond, serving not merely as rules but as protections of a sacred connection. Wrap up with reflections on God's role as a protector and the ongoing battle between good and evil.
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Covenant Before Commandments
- God establishes a covenant, desiring a relationship with his people.
- This covenant precedes commandments, showing relationship before rules.
Covenant vs. Contract
- Covenants are exchanges of persons without conditions, unlike contracts.
- Contracts involve goods and services based on conditions.
Rules Within Relationship
- Commandments without covenant are rules without relationship.
- God establishes relationship first, then provides rules to strengthen it.