The 10 Commandments
Words of Wisdom Leading to Life
Contents
This collection walks you through the 10 Commandments as God’s wisdom for true life and flourishing, one commandment at a time. We invite you to meditate on each command by watching the video, reflecting on the questions, and listening to the expanded conversation in each podcast episode. You’ll also find group study resources for going deeper in community.
Introduction
The 10 Commandments as Wisdom
The 10 Commandments are among the most well-known rules in the Bible and all of history. But what if they are more than just rules? What if they are a pathway to a universe of wisdom?
Podcasts
These episodes introduce the series and show how God’s first commands are loving invitations to life.
1st Commandment
No Other Gods
After Yahweh delivers the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt, he enters into a covenant agreement with them at Mount Sinai. His first command to them is, “You shall have no other elohim before me.” What are elohim, and why does God ask for undivided allegiance?
2nd Commandment
No Idols
In the ancient world, people created statues known as idols to represent deities and spiritual beings. But in the 2nd Commandment, Yahweh forbids the making of idols of himself or any other spiritual being. What is the harm in making idols?
3rd Commandment
Do Not Carry the Name in Vain
God forbids Israel to take his name in vain. The most literal translation of “take” is actually “carry.” What is God’s name, and what does it mean to carry it?
4th Commandment
Remember the Sabbath
Yahweh commands Israel to stop their laboring and rest on the seventh day of every week. What is the point of this weekly practice, and how can it shape those who follow it?
5th Commandment
Honor Your Father and Mother
Yahweh commands Israel to honor their parents so that they may have long lives in the promised land. Why is there a connection between parents and life in the land, and what does it look like to honor them?
6th Commandment
Do Not Kill
Most contemporary English translations of the 6th Commandment read, “You shall not murder.” But the Hebrew word used in the commandment refers to ending a life, unrelated to purpose or premeditation. Why does God choose such a broad prohibition?
7th Commandment
Do Not Commit Adultery
God tells Israel not to commit adultery, which involves having sex with someone who is in a marriage covenant. Why is protecting marriage so important to God, and what does marriage ultimately point to?
8th Commandment
Do Not Steal
God forbids Israel from stealing—simple enough. But what underlying beliefs cause someone to steal in the first place? And what is the deeper opportunity beyond simply not taking what belongs to our neighbor?
9th Commandment
Do Not Bear False Witness
A common summary for the 9th Commandment is “Do not lie.” But it actually means “Do not bear false witness against your neighbor,” drawing attention to a specific kind of lying in a public, legal setting. Why does it emphasize the communal aspect?
10th Commandment
Do Not Desire Your Neighbor’s Possessions
The 10th Commandment is often translated as “Do not covet,” but the Hebrew simply uses the common word for desire. Why do the 10 Commandments end this way, and how can we desire what is good?
Group Resources
Explore four crafted resources to help you go deeper with a group or on your own.
Bonus Material
Check out an interactive experience, meet the team behind the 10 Commandments series, save wallpapers for your device, listen to the series’ original music, and download the single anthology video which combines all animated videos in the series.
Interactive Experience
Explore all of the 10 Commandments resources inside this fun, interactive website.
Behind the Scenes Documentary
Learn about the animation studio’s process from early story planning to illustrations to final animation.
Anthology Video
Watch a video that combines all animated videos in the series into a single viewing experience.
Wallpapers
Download wallpapers for phone, tablet, or desktop. These image files are large squares and can be formatted for any device.
Original Music by Lofi Sunday
Listen to the music from the series created by the collective Lofi Sunday.
