Exodus - 47 - Exod. 20:1-17 lesson 2 part 1

Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we see the difference between simply studying the Ten Commandments as opposed to all the words God spoke as recorded on Exodus 20:1-17.  In other words not only are we again putting the Bible into its historical context but putting the Ten Commandments back into their textual context.  Quite simply you can not study the Ten Commandments without understanding the rest of the words God spoke that surround the Ten.  This will be clear as we look at three topics. 

The 1st is the fact by God's own words that the Sinai Covenant never was replaced!  Christians say it was replaced.  We will see something far more amazing and powerful. 

2nd, we will look as the organization of the Ten Commandments.  This we know ...

"It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed." When He had finished speaking with him upon Mount Sinai, He gave Moses the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written by the finger of God. (Exo 31:17-18)

God wrote them on two tablets.  On both sides as well (Exod. 32:15).  But, what was written on the front?  The back?  Were the two tablets copies of each other?  Some say the Ten Commandments are in two groups.  Group 1 is commandments 1 through 4 and the 2nd 5 through 10.  I call it 4 by 6.  Others say the 1st group is 1 through 5 and the 2nd 6 through 10.  I call that 5 by 5.  So what is it?  The Torah is silent on all this.  All we can do is consider some amazing possibilities.

Lastly, how did the Hebrews coming out of Egypt understand the words of Adonai in these verses.  Or how did the disciples of Jesus understand them nearly 1500 years later.  And how does this witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me." (Joh 5:39)

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link -https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0