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No other gods before me
The first commandment is well known: “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). It’s about putting God first. But we easily miss something else that is very important. It’s connected to the word “gods.” Let’s be honest. That word can make many of us uncomfortable. We know… Listen ⇢
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You gotta know ‘em to keep ‘em
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart” (Deuteronomy 6:6). Andy used to have conversations with Agnes in the laundromat. They would talk about a bunch of different things. It would often come up that she kept the 10 Commandments. It was basically her way… Listen ⇢
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Neutralized from outside sources
“They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, while Moses went up to God” (Exodus 19:2-3). The mountain in question is Mount Sinai. It’s where God gave the 10 Commandments to the people through… Listen ⇢
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They’re for you, but for others too
“Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute” (Psalm 82:3). As discussed in yesterday’s devotional, many modern people think the 10 Commandments are random. They also think of them as restrictive rules that are designed to make life worse. But when… Listen ⇢
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They trigger within us the image of God
“If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love…” (John 15:10) I can’t overstate the global influence of the 10 Commandments. They have shaped not only individuals, but entire societies. To a lot of people, however, they seem random. But they’re not. Amongst other things, they actually reflect… Listen ⇢
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Who else could have that kind of access?
John F. Kennedy was an American President in the early 1960’s. That office is considered by many to be the most powerful in the world. Apparently, when JFK was having important meetings at the White House, his son would sometimes wander in. John-John (as he was called) would walk over… Listen ⇢
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His words will never ever pass away
It’s hard to deal with change. Depending on what it is, it can make you feel like you’re standing on quicksand. It can make you lose sleep or worry about the future. It can disrupt your sense of stability. That’s why I’d like you to consider Mark 13:31. It’s one… Listen ⇢
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What we want to do
Modern people tend to be very tactile. “Actions speak louder than words.” We like physical results. We like concrete, measurable objectives. I get that. Our actions need to back up our words. Physical results and measurable objectives are important. But when it comes to being like Jesus, we can mistakenly… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
