About this episode

This episode explores the significance of the 1st Commandment and its implications for the newly liberated people of Israel.

The 10 Commandments E4 — Before Yahweh gives the 10 Commandments to Israel, he reminds them that he is the God who liberated them from slavery and is entering into a covenant with them. So how does this connect with the first commandment, “You will have no other gods before me”? And what does that even mean? In this episode, Jon and Tim walk through the 1st Commandment, exploring how a command about ultimate allegiance can keep the newly liberated people of Israel (and us) free.

Topics covered

• 1st Commandment
• ultimate allegiance
• liberation
• covenant
• freedom

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