Insights & Bible Stories Related to Each of the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were originally about a covenant of love for Israel (Neh. 1:5) and it governed their relationships (see purpose section).
When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He answered by stating that all the laws are rooted in two:
- Love the Lord with all your heart
- Love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:36-40).
We were created for relationship with God and one another. The Ten Commandments are divided accordingly.
This section provides insight into each of the Ten Commandments and a Bible story to illustrate each. The following information is not exhaustive, nor does in necessarily address the specific meaning of the Ten Commandments in our present age (new covenant).
Commandments Addressing Relationship with God
1. No other gods
2. No Idols
3. God’s name
4. Keep Sabbath holy
1. “Follow Who?”
2. “The Golden Calf”
3. “Religious Leaders Blaspheme Christ’s Name”
4. “Jesus and the Sabbath”
Commandments Addressing Relationship with Others
5. Honor parents
6. Do not murder
7. Do not commit adultery
8. Do not steal
9. Do not give false testimony
10. Do not covet
