Exodus - 47 - lesson 1 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - the Ten Commandments

Exodus - 47 - lesson 1 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - the Ten Commandments

From LIGHT OF MENORAH by Rev John Ferret

April 26, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 221

About this episode

This episode explores the Ten Commandments in their historical and textual context, questioning their number and God's purpose behind them.

Bible study on the Ten Commandments. This is not a study to re-teach the Ten Commandments. But as we put the Bible into its historical context, as we put the Bible back into its textual context, we begin to see things in a new light. This simply enriches our understanding of the Ten Commandments. In Part 1 of lesson 1 we will ask if there are ten commandments or are they something else? And ten? Could there be 12 or 15 or 17 commandments? What is God's purpose in all this? It is recommended that you listen to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2 first before jumping in to the extensive study of Exod. 20:1-17. Here's the links to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2. Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1281e42 Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

People in this episode

Host: Rev John Ferret

Topics covered

  • Bible study
  • Ten Commandments
  • historical context
  • textual context
  • God's purpose

Keywords

  • Ten Commandments
  • Exodus
  • Bible study
  • historical context
  • textual context

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Books & works: Exod. 20:1-17, the Ten Commandments

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