From Stone to Spirit: The Ten Commandments in Christ’s Teaching (Contents)

Section A: Foundations and Framework

1: Introduction to the Moral Law – From Sinai to Galilee

2: Dividing the Ten – The Two Great Themes of the Law

3: Jesus and the Law – From Mount Sinai to the Mount of Beatitudes

4: Cultural and Political Backdrop – Egypt, Sinai, and Roman-Occupied Judea

Section B: The First Table of the Law – Commandments 1–4 (Love for God)

5: No Other Gods – Exclusive Devotion in a Polytheistic World

6: No Graven Images – Visible Idols vs. Invisible God

7: Do Not Misuse God’s Name – Reverent Speech in a Profane Culture

8: Remember the Sabbath – Rest, Resistance, and Renewal

Section C: The Second Table of the Law – Commandments 5–10 (Love for Others)

9: Honour Your Parents – Family, Authority, and the Kingdom of God

10: You Shall Not Murder – From Violence to Heart-Hatred

11: You Shall Not Commit Adultery – Covenant Fidelity and Sexual Ethics

12: You Shall Not Steal – Respect for Property and Kingdom Contentment

13: You Shall Not Bear False Witness – Truth in a Political Trial Culture

14: You Shall Not Covet – The Inner Life and Kingdom Contentment

Section D: Synthesis and Gospel Fulfilment

15: Jesus’ Two Commandments – Love God and Neighbour as a Gospel Lens on the Law

16: From Law to Spirit – The Commandments in the New Covenant