Podcasts about Ten Commandments

Did God speak Hebrew or did He speak Egyptian when he addressed the Jews at the Ten Commandments?

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260111dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17 How’s Your Approval Rating? Whether it’s at work, school, or home, we are constantly graded, compared to others, and rated. The boss gives us our annual review. The teacher hands out report cards. The son informs mom that her Mac & Cheese isn't as good as what Dylan’s mom makes. It is strange how these “ratings” can affect our day. If they’re good, we feel good. If they’re lousy, we feel lousy. If they’re nothing special, then we are tempted to feel that we’re nothing special. How's your approval rating with God? How have you been keeping up with those Ten Commandments? Remember, they’re not God’s suggestions; they are his commands. How’s it going between you and your neighbor, all your neighbors? Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If we’re going to talk comparisons, why not go all the way and, as God says, compare ourselves to him. “Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” Yikes! Will I ever meet with God’s approval? Will God ever say of me, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased”? This is what makes the Baptism of Jesus, as well as our own baptisms so special. God, in his grace, has connected me to Jesus. God has given me faith in Jesus as my Savior. Jesus has taken away all my sins. Jesus gives me his perfection and holiness. When God looks at me, he sees Jesus and he says, “This is my son, my daughter, whom I love! With him, with her, I am well pleased.” Approval ratings don’t get any higher than this. God be praised! Prayer: Dear Jesus, when doubts of my worth come, drown them in the waters of Baptism and remind me of your love for me in Jesus. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Have you ever noticed that Jesus talks about the "unforgivable sin" with religious leaders? What does "only Israel have I known" mean in Amos 3? Why did Jesus say He wasn't going to the feast in John 14 if later He went? What are your thoughts on the Ten Commandments in the life of a believer?

By Howard Nitzberg - In Part 3 of this sermon series, we will continue to explore the very detailed, and orderly process that God designed when He created the world. And more specifically, how do we explain the variances of Time, found in Gen. Chapters 1 and 2, with both documented, and supposed--explanations of the

By David Rains - The parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Disproving some incorrect assumptions about this parable.

By Stephen Bouchette - Love is something we can wrestle with communicating to others. How can love be effectively given and received? God is love. How do we effectively express love to God? Gary Chapman wrote a book named the “Five Love Languages.” Does God speak these languages, and conversely, how do we express our love

The book of Deuteronomy is a series of sermons Moses preached just before he died. In it, he lays out, in the most comprehensive and practical way, how you should live if you experience the grace and salvation of God. If you experience God, how should that actually affect the way in which you live your life? It's a very, very practical book and an incredibly comprehensive book. Today, we get to the Ten Commandments. This is one of the most influential texts in the entire history of the world. Let's take a look and see what we're taught about it. It's awfully basic, but it's awfully basic because it's awfully important. There are four things we're going to learn here about God's Law: 1) the origin of the Law; 2) the substance of the Law; 3) the problem of the Law, and 4) the solution to that problem. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 27, 2007. Series: Deuteronomy – Doing Justice, Preaching Grace. Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-21, 24-29. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

By Ken Loucks - Acts 15 captures one of the most critical moments in Church history—when the very meaning of salvation was challenged and unity hung in the balance. This message walks through the tension, the controversy, and the careful process by which the early Church confronted a question it could not ignore

By Jorge de Campos - Starting from Colossians 3:18 Paul encourages families and workers on how to handle relationships with one another. In Ephesians 5:23, marriage, is considered from a Godly point of view, an earthly “shadow” and faint “foretaste” of the Christ–Church union. The true Christian way of life elevates

Barry covers our seventh maxim, which encourages us to consider two questions in a particular order before we decide on an action. Honoring this order for these particular questions is especially important in two situations: 1) when faced with decisions in our pragmatic culture, and 2) when suffering enters the picture.     Scriptures: Prov […]

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Indiana's 2026 legislative session is set to resume on Monday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want to place a monument with the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights at the Indiana Statehouse. A new program is aimed at addressing mental instability among Indiana students. New leadership will take over at the Indianapolis City-County Council in the new year. The Indianapolis Colts concluded their season Sunday losing to the Houston Texans 38 to 30. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Why Do We Keep Running Back to What God Replaced? Discussion Questions: Despite the overwhelming evidence in Scripture, why do you think so many push for a combination or balance of old covenant and new covenant? Set aside. Weak. Useless. Taken away. Cast out. Abolished the enmity. These are the expressions used to describe the old covenant. What do they say to you about your relationship with God? Explain. Died to the Law. Not under the Law. Released from the Law. Christ is the end of the Law. What do these NT expressions say to you about your relationship with Moses? Explain. How do your answers to #2 and #3 fit with "all Scripture is inspired" (2 Tim. 3:16) and the fact that the whole Bible is useful to us today? Led by the Spirit. Not mastered by sin. Serve in a new way. Bear fruit for God. How do these NT expressions respond to those who suggest we're only free from the Law for salvation but not for daily living? Is the Old Testament law written on believers' hearts? Explain. If your answer is "no", then explain what is actually written on our hearts? Also, who then is Romans 2:14-15 actually talking about? React to this statement: Many just can't imagine a way to be godly that doesn't involve the Ten Commandments.

Opening prayer and transition Prayer for healing of minds, emotions, and bodies in Jesus' name. Blessing over the people and light-hearted comment about “sinners/singers” saved by grace. Transition to the morning teaching and reference to the notes on fasting and prayer. Purpose of the teaching Many new people in the church do not fully understand prayer and fasting. Long-time members also need renewed direction, inspiration, and encouragement from Scripture for an effective and profitable fast. Pastor's personal struggle with coughing and mic; testimony of praying over the upcoming fast and the church. Realization: the Lord, as the Good Shepherd, cares more about the people and their fasting than the pastor does. Emphasis that believers must hear the Shepherd's voice; call to open hearts and spirits to the Word and notes. What fasting is (definition and biblical basis) Fasting described as a spiritual discipline taught in the Bible, not an afterthought or optional for Christians. Reference to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) and the three practices: praying, giving, fasting (“when you pray… when you give… when you fast,” not “if”). Reading/summary of Matthew 6:16–18: Do not fast to impress others; keep normal appearance; the Father sees in secret and rewards openly. Clarification: corporate fast cannot be fully secret, but the heart motive still must be God-centered, not people-centered. Cultural critique: problem of overeating and food addictions; fasting is needed, not optional. Why fast? Main reasons 1. Health and personal reset Fasting brings health benefits; warning about “digging graves with forks and spoons.” Pastor's personal testimony: fasting at the beginning of the year as a “reset” that affects months afterward and increases awareness of what is eaten. 2. Fasting gives more time for prayer Time normally used for preparing, eating, and cleaning up can be redirected to prayer. Acknowledgment of family responsibilities; encouragement to use available time for prayer. Biblical link between fasting and prayer: example from Acts 13 (worshiping, fasting, Holy Spirit speaks, Paul/Barnabas set apart). Explanation of the church's prayer schedule for the fasting week (Monday–Friday, 6:30–8:30 with personal prayer, worship, exhortation, and corporate prayer each night, plus guest ministers and special focuses). 3. Fasting shows the depth of desire in prayer Fasting demonstrates how serious and desperate a person is about a prayer need. Challenge to those struggling with addictions, family issues, or sin to get desperate enough to say no to food. Story of a former pastor who listed God's blessings and then asked, “What are you willing to do?” Scriptural support from Joel: Call a holy fast, sacred assembly; return to God with all the heart, with fasting and weeping. Teaching that fasting “turbocharges” prayer and reaches the core of one's being. 4. Fasting releases God's supernatural power Observation of revival signs: increased Bible sales, campus awakenings, baptisms, and renewed spirituality. Note that whenever God moves, the devil attacks (division, discouragement, defeat, depression, doubt). Emphasis that united prayer and fasting delivers decisive blows to the enemy. Scriptural examples: Ezra 8:23 (“we fasted and prayed… and he answered”). Isaiah 58:6 (fasting that loosens chains of injustice, breaks yokes, sets oppressed free). Testimony of church growth attributed to prayer and fasting (services, groups, leaders, missions). Warning: forward movement invites spiritual resistance, requiring vigilance and continued fasting. Importance of fasting in Scripture (examples) Often precedes major victories, miracles, and answered prayers. Examples listed: Moses fasting before receiving the Ten Commandments. Israelites fasting before miraculous victory. Daniel fasting for guidance and understanding God's plan (reading Jeremiah, receiving revelation). Personal example: pastor fasting over whom to marry and other major decisions (work, place to live, business partnerships, missions trips). Nehemiah fasting and praying before rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, completing a century-old problem in 52 days. Jesus fasting 40 days before public ministry and during temptation in the wilderness. First Christians fasting during key decision-making (Acts 13, etc.). Application: fast over important life decisions; don't rely on human wisdom alone. Precautions and heart posture in fasting Fasting is not: Earning answers or manipulating God. A hunger strike against God. Fasting is: Aligning with God's will and opening space for what God already desires to do. Health cautions: Fast only as health allows; consider partial fasts if on medication, etc. Warning against “sneaky” or superficial consecrations (e.g., trivial fasting windows that cost nothing). Encouragement to make fasting truly sacrificial and appropriate to one's work and physical capacity. Practical guidance: types and structure of fasting Types of fasts mentioned: Water fast (all food and juices abstained from; not recommended for everyone for five days). Partial fast (eliminating certain foods or meals). Juice fast (fruit or vegetable juices only). Counsel on nutrition and physical activity: Ensure nutrients; limit strenuous exercise; do not let exercise become an excuse to skip prayer/fasting. Guidance on breaking the fast: Avoid heavy foods immediately (e.g., burritos, large meals); ease back into eating with lighter foods like fruit. Corporate fasting and commitment Corporate fast provides structure, accountability, and mutual encouragement. Testimony of previous years: New believers and first-time fasters completing five days. Past 21-day fast (juice/soup only) and challenges met by the congregation. Value of structure: same as work or school schedules; helps people follow through. Mention of attendance statistics from previous years and desire to see increased participation (with the reminder that numbers represent people, not pride). Fasting as assumed biblical practice Jesus says “when you fast,” implying fasting is assumed for Christians. Note of a resurgence of fasting teaching in recent decades, including influence from African and global churches. Observation: when God prepares to move, he stirs people to prayer and fasting. Biblical reasons people fasted (summary list) Facing a crisis. Seeking God's protection and deliverance. Called to repentance and renewal. Asking God for guidance. Humbling themselves in worship. Dangers in the discipline Risk of empty ritual or fasting without meaning. Encouragement to start fasting and seek right motives as you go. Repeated call to hear the Good Shepherd's voice and recognize that God wants to speak, guide, and bless more than people often realize. Fasting as feasting on Jesus John Wesley quote: fasting must be done unto the Lord, with the eye singly fixed on Him, to glorify the Father.​ Story of an Indian orphanage that fasts every Friday and calls it “feasting on Jesus,” praying specifically for the American church. Call to fast and leadership responsibility Fasting starts with spiritual leaders and elders; leaders must model what they preach. Fasting often arises from spiritual desperation and urgency: “turn to me now while there is time.” Warning about increasing end-time deception; need for discernment and closeness to God. Fasting and inner focus Fasting is more about focus than food; more about saying yes to the Spirit than no to the body. It is an outward response to an inward cry, an expression of brokenness and need. Calls to return to God with the heart, not just external religious acts (rending hearts, not garments). Fasting as response of a broken heart; God is drawn to the weak, broken, needy. Immense responsibility and mission Believers carry the immense responsibility to be salt and light, preaching the gospel to a lost world. Fasting is a humble response to this responsibility, seeking God's help and power to fulfill the mission. Closing exhortation and prayer Pastor expresses desire to communicate God's heart and encourage participation in the fast. Emphasis that God wants to speak and move, and fasting clears space in the heart. Call to fresh consecration and commitment for individuals and families. Prayer that God will bless and strengthen everyone who takes part, and closing invitation to join nightly prayer during the fasting week.

December 28, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode we continue a textual study through 2 Corinthians with the central theme that "Christianity is personal." The speaker walks listeners through Paul's personal relationship with the Corinthian church, his pastoral care and corrective discipline in 1 Corinthians, and the personal attacks Paul faces from unnamed false apostles. The discussion reviews chapters 1–2 and then focuses on 2 Corinthians 3:1–18, where Paul defends his apostolic authority and shifts to contrast his ministry with that of the critics. The episode highlights Paul's metaphor of the Corinthians as his living letter of recommendation — "written not with ink but with the Spirit" — and explains how their transformed lives in a sinful city prove the authenticity of his ministry. The speaker unpacks Paul's major contrast between the old covenant (the letter engraved on stone, associated with Moses and a fading glory) and the new covenant (the Spirit, which gives life and brings boldness, liberty, and transformation). Scriptural cross-references and background drawn on in the teaching include Jeremiah 31, Exodus (Moses' shining face and the Ten Commandments), 1 Corinthians, Acts, Galatians, Hebrews, and passages that point forward to Christ (e.g., Isaiah and the Psalms). The sermon explains the idea of the "veil" — how prior allegiances, traditions, or false teachings can harden hearts and obscure the gospel — and emphasizes that the veil is removed only by turning to the Lord and by the work of the Spirit. Key takeaways include: Paul's authority is validated by the transformed Corinthian believers; the old covenant as an end in itself is a "ministry of death," while the gospel of Christ is a ministry of the Spirit that gives life; the unveiled gospel produces hope, boldness, liberty, and ongoing transformation; and practical application calls believers to remove any veils — traditions, additional requirements, or hardened attitudes — that keep them or others from seeing and obeying the gospel in its purity. Listeners can expect clear exposition of 2 Corinthians 3, historical and biblical context, pastoral application for personal and communal faithfulness, and a call to embrace the liberating, life-giving ministry of the Spirit in the new covenant.   Duration 42:26

By Bruce Hansen - Chores are a blessing for our kids: In a world that often leans toward "what's in it for me?," how do we raise children who are confident, hardworking, and generous? This message dives into the "Godly Perspective of Work" and explores why household chores are about much more than just a clean

By Jim Hooser - Act 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayer.

By Don Hooser - Mat 22:14 "For many are called, but few are chosen."

By David Marcum - Matthew 5:45 says, "that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." We look forward to the future Kingdom of God with all its wonderful blessings but let us not forget that God does send blessings on

By Jay Ledbetter - This sermon teaches that true joy is not mere happiness tied to circumstances, but the supernatural Joy of Salvation produced by the Holy Spirit. Rooted in Christ's saving work, this joy flows from an inward transformation, remains firm through suffering and trials, and stands as living evidence of

By Victor T Hou - Let us remind ourselves that God has involved us in a lifelong educational program. God supports education. The Bible promotes education. God's Church is involved in education. Of course, in all cases we are talking about the right education, not miseducation. God would want followers to be educated

By Paul Moody - We are called to give an answer for the Hope that lies within us. Scripture adds further detail to this admonition - we need to be able to do so with love, not arguing our point, kindly but boldly sharing our faith. Part of this is also discerning when silence is the better part of wisdom.

By Carl Koester - Today we will look at our Christian walk and ways in which we can be a blessing to others

By Stephen Bouchette - In a world where people cannot agree on a universal moral code, we have been blessed to understand truth - which can only be defined by God. Let's take a look at seven reasons why it's important to ensure we stand on the truth of God and are not deceived by the devil or relying on our own version of

By Matt Earles - With all the issues in the world, are we focused on the right thing?

By Robert Gardenhire - Although it sounds like Paul said “there is nothing unclean”, the English translators used the wrong English word. Paul was addressing clean meat that had offered to idols. This is examined and explained.

By Lewis Vanausdle - This message discusses the mission, vision, and core responsibilities of the United Church of God, emphasizing its motto: “preaching the gospel, preparing a people.” It outlines four main areas of church work of preaching the gospel, caring for the church, and helping those in need. It explains how

By Ted Budge - Humanity is seemingly in constant, restless motion as it searches for answers in these chaotic times. Daniel 12:4 tells us that at the end time, "...many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” We shall examine three related themes and offer ways to counteract the anxiety that results

By David Cook - Jesus wants all to be saved and come to the truth.

By Brian Shaw - The sons of God are called by His name because they are led by His Spirit and the whole of creation awaits their glorification.

By Fred Nance - Let us examine our state of Spiritual growth to see if we are making progress. Three specific areas to examine 1. Examine your prayer life 2. Fervently Study Gods word 3. We need Gods Holy Spirit

By William Bradford - Chapter 7 of the book of Daniel covers a parallel prophecy to that of Daniel 2: four different beasts representing four successive kingdoms. This message explains how these four beasts mirror the four parts of the statue, as well as the additional information that could be gleaned from this prophecy

By Gary Petty - What is Brokenness? Some people think they are not broken. We are all broken. If you were not broken you would not need Christ.

By Daniel Apartian - This sermon expounds on our spiritual metamorphosis. We are being transformed from the inside out. We need to allow a full demolition and remodeling of ourselves.

By Dave Werner - It's possible for us to pray honestly and to pray for the right things, yet still miss the most critical component that can rob our prayers of effectiveness.

By Jorge de Campos - What kind of worship truly pleases God? Is it merely a display of religious piety—an outward appearance of holiness, spoken phrases, raised hands, and repeated words like "hallelujah" or "praise Jesus"? Or is it a completely different way of life based on a reverent attitude towards God and fellow

By Mark Welch - The Bible reveals that mankind's ultimate purpose in life is to become a member of the God family for all eternity. The Bible reveals that mankind's destiny and purpose is to actually become Spirit, to be rid of this flesh and become Spirit, not as the angels are spirit, but as God Himself is Spirit

By Kevin Call - Paul deals with peace. Deals with one another, with God and with self. Peace means being in a right relationship. As we serve, we will be at peace with one another.

By Stephen Bouchette - We look at 7 reasons why we should be standing on the truth of God.

By Troy Phelps - Summary: In this sermon we dive into the progression of self-righteousness, and then examine indications that self-righteousness has begun to grow in your life. We will finish by examining where our righteousness comes from and what it means for our lives.

By Peter T Burchard - Would it be arrogant to declare you will make it into Gods Kingdom? Or would you be lacking belief or doubting if you are not sure? How can we be humble but certain we will enter His Kingdom? Listen to see what scripture says.

By Tim Martens - Using the eight P's as memory devices to chart the life of Joseph, we can find parallels to the life of Jesus Christ.

By Jonathan Garnant - Modern society is obsessed with time... Clocks throughout our homes, cars, phones etc. Can mankind really control it? We will explore time from both relative and absolute perspectives. Possibly there's a way. It's about time.

By David Chornomaz - This sermonette focuses on God's fairness and generosity, reflecting on the parable of the laborers which illustrates that God's rewards are based on grace, not on human calculations of effort or merit. It encourages adopting a mindset of gratitude, mercy, and generosity, reflecting God's character

By Ken Loucks - Metaphors are one of the primary teaching tools Scripture uses to make spiritual truth clear—and this message shows you how to recognize them and interpret them correctly. Whether you are learning about Christ, the Church, or what it means to live as a Christian, biblical metaphors add depth and

By Chuck Smith - Today we study 1 Peter 3:7 and some of the stronger women noted in the Bible.

By Brent Baker - There is tremendous confusion in religion and culture about what it means to be a saint. In this message, we go to God's Word to reveal who the saints are and what they are to be doing. We will consider five key characteristics of those whom God calls His saints.

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In this episode, Old Testament scholar Dr. Carmen Imes unpacks widespread Christian misunderstandings of Torah and shows how the laws of the Old Testament were never meant as a means of salvation, but as a way of living out Israel's covenant identity. Rather than a legalistic burden, Torah was a gift of freedom—a lifestyle for a people already redeemed. Dr. Imes explains how Jesus wasn't raising the bar beyond Sinai but calling his followers back to its original heart: internal transformation, not external compliance. Through examples like the command against coveting and teachings on oath-making, she demonstrates how the Torah shaped a moral imagination rooted in God's character. She also reveals the narrative logic of Israel's law: it was given within a story of deliverance, not in abstraction. Laws were embedded in history, and many operated more like wisdom paradigms than court-enforceable codes. This narrative-law fusion is unique to Israel among ancient Near Eastern cultures. With compelling insights into the Ten Commandments, patriarchal structures, and agricultural ethics like gleaning, Imes challenges modern Christians to reinterpret Torah as a resource for discipleship—not something to discard, but to embody. Torah becomes not a list of rules, but a lens for living justly in every generation. We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 0:00 Why the Torah isn't what gave salvation to the Israelites 2:28 Why there are rules in the Bible 7:44 Oath-making in the Hebrew Bible 13:07 What the Ten Commandments were really like 17:23 The uniqueness of the Hebraic covenants and Old Testament laws 25:04 What it means to "love the LORD your God with all your heart"

Happy New Year, binchies!! In case you're looking to shake up ya life in 2026, we're releasing this formerly Patreon-only episode onto the main feed! Join Julia and Nick as they unveil The Ten Commandments of Shaking Up Ya Life and counsel past and future shakestresses on their journeys. Digressions include Nick's updates from the dildo factory, society's declining birth rates, and living full time in Colonial Williamsburg. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.