The 10 Commandments are a summary of God’s rules and statutes for His people.

1. THE PLACEMENTS.

They are organized into two tablets of stone. They begin with commands that teach us to love God. This highlights that our vertical relationship with God is the most important relationship in life.

2. THE PRINCIPLES.

A. Package- Breaking one law makes us guilty of all. We cannot pick and choose.

B. Positive too- Love is not just about withholding bad things, but also giving good things.

C. Penetrating- The Law governs our inward attitudes, not just outward actions.

3. THE PURPOSES.

The laws are given for our benefit:

A. Reflects the Sovereign- They show us the Law-giver and guide us in how to reflect God better.

B. Reveals our Sins/Sinfulness- The Law condemns us in our sin, but it cannot remove our sins. C. Redirects to our Savior- The Law drives us to Jesus, our Physician of the soul.

D. Ring fences our Soul- The Law protects and blesses us when we obey.

4. THE POWER.

The power to obey comes from God, who gives us a new heart and His Spirit (Deuteronomy 30:6–8). May seekers turn to Jesus (not to the Law) to be saved from our sins.

May God’s people delight in God’s laws and obey in the power of His Spirit!