The Power Of Three: Foundation - The Commandments

We started laying a foundation of some of the basics in our faith.  But, I'm thinking that even the basics gained new understanding for us when we delve into the essence of what they mean.

For example, when we do "real" digging into The Commandments of God for us, we find they can be grouped, categorized and then "simplified" into a point so concise, it defies argument.  The point we focused on this week was "The Big Ten" written on stone by the finger of God and then given to Moses (Exodus 31:18).

The result of this process is this:

It simply places nine of the ten commandments into the two commandments Jesus spoke of: "Love God", "Love People" (Mat 22:35-40, Mar 12:28-31, Luk 10:25-28).  However, then the Apostles John and Paul took it back to the One: "Love" (1 Joh 4:7-8, 1 Cor 14:1, Rom 13:8, Rom 5:5, Gal 5:22, 1 Cor 13:13).

What about the fourth commandment you ask?  Well, it is summed up in the fulfillment of what Jesus did on the Cross: He became our Sabbath Rest (Mat 12:8, Mar 2:28, Luk 6:5, Heb 4:9-11).  How much simplier can it be made?

I continue to look forward to where God is taking us in our journey - see you next week.  Blessings!!


"Your laws are wonderful.  No wonder I obey them!  The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand."
-- Psalm 119:129-131 (NLT) --