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Q43. What is the introduction to the Ten Commandments?

The introduction to the Ten Commandments is: "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery."

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Exodus 20:2

“I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.”

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Discussion Questions

  1. 1

    What does God say about himself before giving the Ten Commandments?

  2. 2

    Why does God remind his people that he rescued them from slavery before giving them his law?

  3. 3

    Has God rescued you from anything that makes you want to follow him?

Illustration

Before a coach gives the team the playbook, he first reminds them: "I picked you for this team. I believe in you." God does something similar. Before giving a single command, he reminds Israel who he is and what he has done for them. The law comes after the rescue, not before it.

Application

Because God saves his people before he commands them, obedience is a response to grace, not a way to earn it. Ask God to help you obey him out of thankfulness for what he has already done.