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THE REPEAT OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
Deuteronomy 5:1-21

Mark 10:17-22

 

“…sell whatsoever thou hast,
and give to the poor, and thou

shalt have treasure in heaven…”

 

THE REPEAT OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
 
The Lord Jesus Christ summarised the Ten Commandments into two: love for God and love for one’s neighbour. Here Moses repeated the commandments which had been given to him at Mt Sinai when all Israel heard the voice of the Lord. Recorded in this book is the second giving of the Law and the commandments are repeated to remind Israel that they must obey at all times. These are the contents of the Law as Moses presented to Israel again.
 
Moses called the attention of Israel to hear the statutes and judgments. Everything in the Law of God falls within the requirements and prohibitions of each command. These would guide the believers in seeking to conform to God’s revealed will. It was God’s desire for Israel that they would keep these statutes.
 
The Law of God is also a guide to the arbitrators in dealing with cases of transgression. The Lord declared the giving of this Law as a covenant. This is to say that it was an eternal and binding agreement that cannot be changed. This covenant applies to the living at all times. The Lord delivered His Law in the form of a speech as well as in the written form on tables of stone. Writing makes a permanent record that cannot be changed. This was God’s way of preserving His words and making it known to the descendants of the original recipients so that they would know and do His will.
 
The Lord talked to Israel face to face in the midst of the fire. They could hear the voice of the Lord, and they could see the fire but not His face. Yet the voice was real and His presence was undisputable. Moses was confirming the revelation to those who were ready to enter the Promised Land.
 
THOUGHT: It is needful to remember my obligation to God and man.
PRAYER: Father, may Thy words ever be written in my heart.

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