Send us a text Thunder shakes the mountain, a trumpet sounds, and a rescued people hear the words that will shape their life together. We return to Sinai and read Exodus 20 in full, but we don’t stop at the list; we press into the heartbeat behind it—grace first, then guidance. Before a single command is given, God names what he has already done: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt.” That opening changes everything, transforming the Ten Commandments from a ladder into a mirror and a map for a redeemed people. We trace the flow from loyalty to God—no other gods, no idols, the weight of God’s name, the gift of Sabbath—into love for neighbor—honor parents, protect life, keep covenant, respect property, tell the truth, cultivate contentment. Along the way, we draw a line from Sinai to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew: righteousness reaches the heart long before it reaches the hands. Anger seeds murder, lust shadows adultery, and coveting fuels quiet unrest. We explore how the altar’s instructions, set right beside the Law, anticipate atonement and point forward to Christ as the Lamb of God—justice satisfied, mercy offered, and a new way of living opened. This conversation also names pride and ego as the hidden root behind so much harm—idolatry of the self, dishonor at home, betrayal in marriage, theft, slander, envy. We talk about humility not as self‑neglect but as the joyful freedom of trusting God’s care, embracing limits, and loving our neighbors without keeping score. If you’re hungry for a grounded take on the Ten Commandments, Sabbath rhythms, heart‑level ethics, and the connection between law and grace, this episode offers a clear path forward. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves biblical theology, and leave a review to tell us which commandment challenged or encouraged you most. The Bible isn’t just an old book—it’s God’s story, and it’s still alive today. His Story takes you chapter by chapter through Scripture, combining simple readings of God’s Word with prayer for every listener and occasional reflections on what the passage means for our lives right now. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, this podcast is a space to slow down, hear God’s Word spoken, and be reminded that His story is also our story.
