The Ten Commandments

By Rose Publishing

Enjoy having a full-color, fold-out chart that gives an in-depth look at the Ten Commandments, covering the meaning, key principles, biblical and modern-day examples, Jesus’ teachings, and more! Each commandment has both the traditional and contemporary wording. Includes an explanation of each one and why it is important today. Contains modern and biblical examples of each commandment. Covers:

• Commandments about our relationship to God
• Commandments about our relationship to other people
• Jesus and the Ten Commandments
• History of the Ten Commandments (and why they were revolutionary for their time)

14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long.

4 Key Features of the Ten Commandments Pamphlet from Rose Publishing—

1. Quick-Reference— Includes a chart packed with simple summaries and explanations to quickly find information on each commandment (key principles, Bible examples, Jesus’ teachings, Scriptures, and explanations) at a glance!
2. Easy-to-Read— Designed with clear headings, outlines, and easy-to-read fonts.
3. Fascinating Facts— Packed with fascinating facts such as, Jesus said that every commandment in the Bible hangs on two basic principles: Loving God and loving others.
4. Relevant & Practical— Filled with relatable and modern-day examples to help you apply each commandment to your life.

The Ten Commandments is an ideal Bible study resource for youth and adults. This 14-panel pamphlet can be read in 30 minutes and shows both the traditional and contemporary wording of each of the Ten Commandments, a principle and the meaning of each commandment, what Jesus taught about the commandments, and why the Ten Commandments are important today.

Perfect for:

• Group and individual Bible study
• Church libraries
• Young adults groups
• New believers
• To hand to a friend
• And more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Oct 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781628620191

Book preview

The Ten Commandments

THIS HANDY EBOOK:

Shows both the traditional and contemporary wording of each of the 10 Commandments, making them easier to understand—in less than 30 minutes.

Covers each commandment’s meaning, explains its key principle, and supplies biblical examples illustrating the commandment.

Includes what Jesus taught about each commandment and why the commandments are still important to our lives today.

CONTENTS

Summary

The Commandments: Then and Now

Exodus 20:1-17

1 No Other Gods

2 No Idols

3 Do Not Misuse God’s Name

4 Rest on the Sabbath

5 Honor Your Parents

6 Do Not Murder

7 No Adultery

8 Do Not Steal

9 Do Not Lie

10 Do Not Covet

Which is the Most Important Commandment?

THE COMMANDMENTS: THEN AND NOW

The set of rules, the Ten Commandments, are the code of law given by God directly to Moses on Mount Sinai. After the exodus, when God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, his chosen people almost immediately lost sight of God’s power and goodness to them. They resented their hardships and began to complain. They became quarrelsome and difficult to govern. Moses sought God’s help on Mount Sinai (Exodus 15—18).

The Old Testament

God himself engraved his will for the people on two tablets of stone. The first group of commandments laid out the rules to protect the harmony between God and people. The second group was designed to maintain respect between people. It was vital to the stability of the forming tribal nation that everyone act in a trustworthy manner. Selfishness risked the community’s survival. When a person broke a commandment, he had to pay a penalty, repay the person he had injured, and make a sacrifice to restore peace with God.

The law must be viewed as a great, gracious