The 10 Commandments E3 — What’s the purpose of God’s commands early in the biblical story? Following the Eden story in Genesis, a pattern develops of God issuing commands that preserve life and release blessing. But the challenge is that often the commands first look like death before they’re revealed to be a pathway to life. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore commands given to Noah and Abraham, discovering the good that comes when humans trust and obey God’s words.

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

1. God Commands Noah to Build the Ark (0:00-17:49)
2. Abraham’s Inconsistent but Ultimate Obedience (17:49-42:06)
3. Setup in Exodus for the 10 Commandments (42:06-56:26)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• “What’s the Deal With Babylon?” from The Day of the Lord series
• “The Biggest, Baddest City in the Bible” from The City series
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Redeemer” by Lofi Sunday feat. Cassidy Godwin
• “milk & honey.” by Lofi Sunday feat. PAINT WITH SOUND
• 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 E2 — Why does God give commands and why is it so hard for humans to follow them? Before digging into the 10 Commandments line by line, we’ll first trace the theme of God’s commands in the Genesis scroll. The first two times God issues commands are on pages one and two of the Bible. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the blessing to “be fruitful and multiply,” as well as the “do not eat from the tree” command in Genesis 1 and 2, highlighting humanity’s folly and foundational need for God’s guidance.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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

1. God’s Very First Command Is a Blessing (0:00–9:51)
2. The Three-Part Command About the Trees (9:51–29:32)
3. The Human Folly in Eden (29:32–47:17)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• BibleProject resources about the snake in the garden:
  • The Satan and Demons Video
  • Spiritual Warfare Podcast Episode
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Hope in the Morning,” by Lofi Sunday feat. CRFT & GXNXSIS
• “Eucalyptus,” by Lofi Sunday feat. Eluzai
• 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 E1 — What comes to mind when you hear “Thou shalt not”? Probably the 10 Commandments! Even if you know very little about the Bible, you’re probably familiar with “Thou shalt not kill,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Honor your father and mother,” and many others. They’re all over movies, literature, and even carved into public buildings. In the Exodus scroll, these are the core commands God gives to Israel on tablets of stone at the foot of Mount Sinai. And there’s a lot that sets them apart from the hundreds of other laws God gives to Israel. In this episode, Jon and Tim kick off a new series on the 10 Commandments, exploring what makes them special and how they are quoted throughout the rest of the Bible.

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

1. The 10 Words (0:00-17:28)
2. What Sets These Words Apart? (17:28-31:58)
3. The Foundation for Righteousness and Pathway to Eternal Life (31:58-45:00)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Aquarelle,” by Magiksolo
• “Air,” by Magiksolo
• “Atlantic Way,” by Stefano Mastronardi
• 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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