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1: Introduction to the Moral Law – From Sinai to Galilee
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, are…
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2: Dividing the Ten – The Two Great Themes of the Law
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The Ten Commandments (Exod. 20:1–17; Deut. 5:6–21) are often…
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3: Jesus and the Law – From Mount Sinai to the Mount of Beatitudes
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The teachings of Jesus Christ represent a climactic moment…
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4: Cultural and Political Backdrop – Egypt, Sinai, and Roman-Occupied Judea
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction To properly understand the Ten Commandments and the teachings…
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5: No Other Gods – Exclusive Devotion in a Polytheistic World
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The first commandment establishes the cornerstone of biblical theology:…
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6: No Graven Images – Visible Idols vs. Invisible God
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The second commandment addresses the manner in which God…
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7: Do Not Misuse God’s Name – Reverent Speech in a Profane Culture
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The third commandment addresses the sacredness of God’s name,…
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8: Remember the Sabbath – Rest, Resistance, and Renewal
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The fourth commandment introduces a rhythm of divine rest…
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9: Honour Your Parents – Family, Authority, and the Kingdom of God
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The fifth commandment marks the transition point between duties…
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10: You Shall Not Murder – From Violence to Heart-Hatred
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The sixth commandment is one of the most universally…
