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The 10 Commandments E14 — We’ve come to the end of our series on the 10 Commandments, which are known in the Bible as the 10 Words. All throughout this series, we’ve returned to the idea that these commands are not rules to check off a list, but rather God’s wisdom that leads to true life and flourishing. In this episode, Jon and Tim reflect on some final insights about how to approach the 10 Words (and all of biblical law) as wisdom literature, just as Jesus did.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

Building a Moral Universe (0:00-11:39)

Wisdom Leading to Life (11:39-23:40)

Biblical Laws as Wisdom, Justice, Mercy, and Love (23:40-40:18)

Jesus as the Embodiment of Wisdom (40:18-53:42)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

In chapter 3, Tim references episodes on biblical law from our How to Read the Bible series. Find those episodes here:

The Purpose of the Law

The Law as a Covenantal Partnership

God's Wisdom in the Law

The Law as a Revolution

Jesus Fulfills the Law

Law Q+R



Find the 10 Commandments full collection of video, podcast, and written resources here.

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SHOW MUSIC

“Nice Day ft. Marc Vanparla, John Lee” by Lofi Sunday

“That Gospel ft. Bobcat” by Lofi Sunday

“Blissful Thoughts ft. TBabz” by Lofi Sunday

BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. 

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The 10 Commandments E13 — We’ve arrived at the 10th and final commandment, which feels very different from all the ones that came before it: “Do not desire … anything that belongs to your neighbor.” While most translations use the word “covet,” we simply find khamad, which is the general Hebrew word for desire. All the other commandments involve observable actions, but desire is entirely internal. So why does God warn us about desiring things that belong to our neighbor? In this episode, Jon and Tim finish the 10 Commandments by showing how this command works as an undercurrent beneath all the others.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

The Meaning of “Desire” (0:00-21:13)

How the Hebrew Bible Talks About Desire (21:13-37:21)

What All Our Desires Point To (37:21-59:30)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

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Find the 10 Commandments full collection of resources here.

“The Twofold Center of Christian Ethics: Christian Freedom and God's Commandments” by Reinhard Hütter (essay in The Promise of Lutheran Ethics, edited by Karen L. Bloomquist and John R. Stumme)

The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller

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SHOW MUSIC

“Morning Light feat. Oly.Lo” by Lofi Sunday

“Hilltops feat. JK Beatbrook” by Lofi Sunday

BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The 10 Commandments E12 — The common summary of the 9th Commandment is “Do not lie,” a generic prohibition against all kinds of fibs. But the commandment actually reads “Do not bear false witness,” drawing attention to a very specific kind of lying in a communal, legal setting. Many of the other commandments are more general. So why does the 9th Commandment zoom in on truth telling in public, legal settings? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the 9th Commandment, discovering its underlying value of upholding truth and justice in defense of the most vulnerable in society.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

Meanings of “Bearing Witness” and “False” (0:00-23:51)

Case Studies in the 42 Commands (23:51-38:07)

The Value Beneath the Command (38:07-49:02)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

“Church Pews feat. Oly.Lo & wisdm” by Lofi Sunday

“Yo” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick

BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The 10 Commandments E11 — The 8th Commandment, “Do not steal,” seems straightforward enough. But why does God forbid theft in ancient Israel? What harm can come to a community where people’s property is always vulnerable? And what lies beneath the surface of our desire to take from our neighbor what doesn’t belong to us? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the eighth command, discovering its deeper invitations to contentment, generosity, and stewardship.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

Consequences for Stealing in Ancient Israel (0:00-15:22)

The Belief Beneath Stealing (15:22-28:38)

Stewarding Our Neighbor’s Stuff (28:38-45:27)

Concluding Thoughts (45:27-52:49)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

“Chillbop” by Lofi Sunday feat. Me & the Boys

“Old Record” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Warm Hugs” by Lofi Sunday feat. Cassidy Godwin

BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The 10 Commandments E10 — The short commandment, “Do not commit adultery,” assumes that every marriage is vitally important and just as worth protecting as a human life. But why is a marriage covenant so important in the Bible? The biblical authors consider marriage to be a great mystery that points to something cosmic: God’s faithful commitment to humanity. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the meaning of marriage in the Bible, and how its deeper values are relevant to both married and unmarried people.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

Defining Adultery and Reflecting on its Penalty (0:00-15:00)

Israel’s Unique Prohibitions Against Adultery (15:00-25:08)

Genesis 1-2’s Meditations on Man and Woman as One  (25:08-42:42)

Marriage as a Reflection of God’s Covenant with His People (42:42-53:54)

Recap and Sacrificial Love as the Highest Value (53:54-1:07:04)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes

“Grace – therefore, Holy” - sermon by Timothy Keller

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SHOW MUSIC

“Purple Clouds” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Faithful” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Be Like Water” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis TéJion

BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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