- TEN COMMANDMENTS
The Ten Commandments are essential principles in Judeo-Christian ethics that guide moral conduct and responsibilities toward God and others.
Originating from the book of Exodus, the first four commandments address the relationship between humanity and God, emphasizing monotheism and prohibiting idolatry.
The remaining six commandments focus on interpersonal behavior, promoting respect, honesty, and integrity by prohibiting theft, murder, and false testimony.
Their lasting significance is reflected in contemporary legal systems and ethical debates, highlighting their role in fostering justice, community, and personal accountability across various cultures.
a) INTENTION OF COMMANDMENTS IS LOVE
– Love the Lord God . Mt 22:37-40
> commandments 1- 4 ….. Ex 20:1-11
– Love your neighbor as yourself. Mt 22:37-40; Ro 13:9
> commandments 5-10 …. Ex 20:12-17
– The LOVE chapter ..lCol 3:l-8
b) PURPOSE OF THE LAW
– To give us the knowledge of sin Ro 3:20,7:7
– Law as a prison to constrain us . Ga 3:23
– Law as a teacher or guardian …. Ga 4:1-5
– Law made nothing perfect .. Heb 7:19
– Sacrifice of Jesus did what Law was unable to do . Ro 8:3-4
– we are to live a life led by the Spirit of God rather than living by the law….. Ro 8:13-14
c) THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
– Disobedience comes from our own hearts .. Mk 7:21- 23; Ro 1:28-32
– #1. No other gods ….Ex 20:3; Deu 5:7
> the very beginning of our relationship with God Jesus refers to #1 during His temptation … Mt 4:10
– #2. Against making and worshiping idols .. Ex 20:4-6; De 5:8-10
> God is a Spirit, not an object…. Joh 4:24
> worship Creator, not creature… Ro 1:25
– #3. Not to misuse God’s Name . Ex 20:7; De 5:11
> importance of the Name Jesus . Php 2:9-11
– #4. Remember the sabbath day . Ex 20:8-11; De 5:12-15
> some honour one day, some all days … Ro 14:5-8
> Israel kept the Sabbath BUT never entered God’s Rest . Heb 3:7-11; Ps 95:7-11
> God desires a believing heart … Heb 3:12,19
> unable to enter Sabbath Rest by works; faith in God, not self, is needed .. Heb 4:1-3
> importance is to rest from our own works, not to keep a special day . Heb 4:8-11
– #5. Honour father and mother …Ex 20:12; De 5:16
> first commandment with a promise ….. Eph 6:2
> example of our love for God the Father …. Mal 1:6
> Pharisees & teachers tried to use #1 to disobey #5, wicked hearts ….. Mt 15:1-6
– #6. Do not murder … Ex 20:13; De 5:17
> does not refer to animals …. Ge 9:1-3
> hate is like murder . Mt 5:21-22
– #7. Do not commit adultery Ex 20:14; De 5:18
> adultery is a work of unredeemed flesh ….. Ga 5:19
> Marriage typified Christ and the Church … Eph 5:22-33
> Jesus’ teaching about adultery ..Mt 5:27-28
> Jesus’ teaching about divorce … Mt 5:31-32; Section G9
– #8. Do not steal.. Ex 20:15; De 5:19
> rather work in order to give ….. Eph 4:28
– #9. Do not give false testimony Ex 20:16; De 5:20
> Satan misuses Word of God …. Ge 3:1-3
> it is impossible for God to lie .. Heb 6:18
> no liars in the New Jerusalem .. Re 21:27
– #10. Do not covet ….Ex 20:17; De 5:21
> we should try to please our neighbor … Ro 15:2
be content whatever our circums tances Php 4:11
2. DIVINE HEALING OF THE BODY
Throughout the scriptures, divine healing is a recurring theme that reflects God’s compassion and power to restore physical health.
a) GOD’S VIEW OF HEALING
– Healing the sick is God’s work . Joh9:l-4
– Healing the sick is for the glory of God ….. Joh 11:4
– It is good to heal the sick …. Mt 12:10-12
– Jesus was willing to heal the sick … Mt 8:3,7
– Jesus gave the power to heal to the disciples ….Mt 10:1
– The Righteous die, some of sicknesses 2Ki 13:14
> so don’t lose faith if some are not healed
b) PROMISED BY GOD
– Protection provided by obedience to God .. Ex 15:26
– Wisdom from God is health to the whole body Pr 4:20-22
> especially guard your heart Pr 4:23
– Through Jesus (by His stripes we are healed) .. Isa 53:5; IPe 2:24
c) CAUSES OF SICKNESS
– Problems on earth because of Adam’s sin .. Ge 3:16-19
> all creation groans because of the curse….. Ro 8:22
> people also are waiting for redeemed bodies … Ro 8:23
– Sickness as Judgment of God
> caused by disobedience ….. Le 26:15-16
> caused by rebellion Ps 107:17-18
– Sickness as a Trial from God at the hand of Satan
> Job’s body is afflicted .. Job 2:6-7
> God is proving Job’s love and loyally .. Job 2:3-5
> Paul was sick due to messenger of Satan .. 2Co 12:7
> the righteous suffer – Old Testament … 2Ki 20:1-3; Da 8:27
-New Testament .. Ac 9:37; Php 2:27
d) MEANS OF HEALING
– See Spiritual Gifts … Section F11
> see Jesus ….. Section B9
> see Disciples …. Section F11
– Through prayer.. Ge 20:17; 2Ki 20:5; Jas 5:16; Ac 28:8
– By laying on of hands, or touch ….. Mt 14:36; Mk 3:10; 5:23; 6:5; Lu 4:40; 6:19; 8:47; 22:51; Ac 28:8
– Tree of Life for continual healing….Re 22:2
– Physicians mentioned – Old Testame nt. Ge 50:2; 2Ch 16:12; Jer 8:22
– New Testament.. Mt 9:12; Mk 2:17; Lu 4:23,5:31
e) CONDITIONS FOR HEALING
– Do you want to get well? …. Joh 5:6
– Forgiveness of sins . Mt 9:5-6
> forgive others so we will be forgiven .. Mt 6:14; Mk 11:25
> confess your sins …. Jas 5:15-16; IJo 1:9
> repentance leads to healing Ps 107:19-20
– Faith is necessary….. Ac 14:9; Mt 9:28-29
– Authority from Jesus is necessary .. Lu9:l
– Prayer and fasting may be necessary …. Mt 17:21
f) WHY SOME ARE NOT HEALED
– God’s choice is not man’s choice …. Lu 4:27
> Jesus heals only one man at Bethesda . Joh 5:2-10
> God chooses whom He wishes Joh 5:21
– Unbelief or lack of Faith ….. Mt 13:58,17:20; Mk 6:5-6
– Miracle lost because of doubt (Peter on water). Mt 14:31
– Don’t ask; don’t receive . Jas 4:2; Mt 21:22; Joh 16:23-24
> some ask for selfish reasons …. Jas 4:3
g) ANOINTING WITH OIL
(2 New Testament Scriptures)
– Before the coming of Holy Spirit … Mk6:13
– James to Jewish believers … Jasl:l;5:14
– No reference to Jesus and the disciples (in the Book of Acts) using oil. Oil is a symbol of healing. Some are helped by being anointed with oil when a healing prayer is offered.
3. MARY-MOTHER OF JESUS
a) CHOSEN OF GOD
Mary is special in that she is the mother of Jesus. But the Bible does not honour her more greatly than other chosen servants of God.
– Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary …. Lu l:26,27
> Gabriel also appeared to Daniel ….. Da8:l6; 9:21
> Gabriel also appeared to Zacharias. Lu 1:19
– Mary is called “highly favored of God” ….. Lu 1:28
> Daniel is also called “highly favored of God” . Da 10:11
– There are several “Marys” in the Bible. It is Mary, the sister of Lazarus and of Martha, whom Jesus honors by saying “… wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her”…. Mt 26:13; Mk 14:9
b) VIRGINITY
– Virgin at the time of the birth of Jesus . Lu 1:27; Mt 1:23
> Joseph had no union with Mary before
Jesus’ birth Mt 1:25
> Joseph had union with Mary after Jesus’ birth . Mt 1:25
– Mary and Joseph had many children
> sons: James, Joseph, Simon & Judas … Mt 13:55
> James the Lord’s brother….. Ga 1:19
> Jesus’ mother and brothers . Mt 12:46-47; Mk 3:31-32
> Jesus’ mother and brothers and sisters . Mt 13:55-56
> Jesus’ mother and brothers and disciples … Joh 2:12
> Jesus’ brothers didn’t believe Him . Joh 7:5
> after resurrection His brothers believed ….. ICo 9:5
c) JESUS’RELATIONSHIP WITH MARY, HIS MOTHER
– Obedient to Mary & Joseph as a child .. Lu 2:51
– Calls her “Woman” . Joh2:4; 19:26
– Puts her into His best friend’s care . Joh 19:26
d) MARY’S RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
– She followed Jesus…Mt 27:55,56
> for dear identification see .. Mt 13:55
– She waits with the disciples for the Holy Spirit ….. Ac 1:14
e) CHARACTER OF MARY
– Submissive to God and His will for her ….. Lu 1:38
– Believed the word of God (faith) …. Lu l:46-55
– Pure, virgin before Jesus’ birth . Lu 1:27
– A worshiper of God Lu l:46
f) CONCLUSIONS ABOUT MARY
– Mary was a wonderful, virtuous, obedient woman who loved God and should be respected and appreciated.
– Mary was chosen by God for the most honorable duty of giving birth to Jesus, Who
according to the flesh comes from Mary and according to the Spirit, He comes from God. It is not correct to call Mary “the mother of God.” It is proper to say that she is the mother of the man, Jesus.
– Mary followed/obeyed Jesus, the same as all the other believers John 2:5
– Mary waited for the promise of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, along with the other believers…. Ac 1:14
– No further mention is made of Mary the mother of Jesus after Pentecost.
– The wise men worship Jesus; they do not worship Mary.. Mt 2:11
– We are told that all we do in word and deed should be done in the Name of Jesus ….. Col 3:17; Mk 9:39; Lu 2:21; Joh 10:25,20:31; Ac 2:38,3:6,4:10, 4:18,4:30,5:40,8:12,8:16,9:27,9:29,16:18,19:5,19:13,19:17,21:13, 26:9; ICo 5:4,6:11; Eph 5:20; Php 2:10; Col 3:17; 2Th 1:12,3:6; IJo 3:23.
There are no Bible verses which tell us to worship Mary, to pray to Mary, or to ask her to intercede for us or to do anything in Mary’s name.
4. NAME OF JESUS
a) NAMES AND TITLES GIVEN TO JESUS
– Jesus… (Jehovah is salvation) … Mt 1:21
– Emmanuel… (God with us) . … … Mt 1:23
– Christ… (Anointed one, Messiah)…. Mt 1:17
– Potentate… (Ruler)…(Mighty Prince) … ITi 6:15
– King of kings and Lord of lords ….. lTi6:15;Re 19:16
– Lord Jesus…. Ac 8:16
– Lord Jesus Christ …. Eph 5:20
– God . Joh l:l,14
– Son of God .. IJo 5:13; Joh 3:18
– Word ….. Johl:l,14
– Jesus Christ. Mt 1:1
– Word of God Re 19:13
– Wonderful Counselor … Isa9:6
– Mighty God Isa9:6
– Everlasting Father … Isa9:6
– Last Adam… ICo 15:45
– Prince of Peace . Isa9:6
– Bridegroom. Mt 9:15
– Chief Shepherd . lPe5:4
– Lamb of God ….. Joh 1:29
– Chief Cornerstone … IPe 2:6-7
– Son of man .. Mt8:20
– Way, Truth & Life .. Joh 14:6
– Light.Joh8:l2
– Living Bread ….. Joh 6:51
– Living Stone ….. lPe2:4
– Lion of Judah …. Re5:5
– Mediator 1Ti 2:5
– Priest ….. Heb6:20
– Savior …. Lu 2:11
– Descendant of David …. 2Ti 2:8
– and many others
b) SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NAME OF JESUS
– It’s the Name above every name ….. Php 2:9
> every one will acknowledge Jesus as Lord Php 2:10-11
– God’s commandment is to believe in Jesus’ Name . IJo 3:23
– Church is identified as those who call on Jesus’ Name ICo 1:2
– Everything we do should be in Jesus’ Name …. Col 3:17
> Peter preached baptism in Jesus’ Name Ac 2:38
> see also Baptism …. Section G2
> lame man healed in Jesus’ Name…. Ac 3:6; 4:10
> our salvation is in the Name of Jesus .. Ac 4:12
> miracles are done in Jesus’ Name .. Mk 9:39; Ac 4:30
> Paul preached in the Name of Jesus …. Ac 9:27-29
> Philip preached Kingdom of God and
Jesus’ Name … Ac 8:12
> Paul & Barnabas hazarded their lives
for Jesus’ Name … … .. Ac 15:25-26
> Paul was ready to die for the Name of Jesus … Ac 21:13
> Paul admonished and corrected in the Name
of Jesus … … I Co 1:10; 5:4
> we are washed, sanctified & justified
in Jesus’ Name … … … I Co 6:11
> we thank God & the Father in Jesus’ Name ….. Eph5:20
> evil spirits cast out in Jesus’ Name Ac 16:18
> even unbelievers used Jesus’ Name ….. Ac 19:13
c) OPPOSITION TO JESUS’ NAME
– Jesus came in His Father’s Name but was not received… … Joh 5:43
– Sanhedrin forbade disciples to teach in Jesus’ Name … Ac 4:18; 5:40
– Saul fought against the Name of Jesus . Ac 26:9-12
– False Christs will come in His Name … Mt 24:5; Mk 13:6; Lu 21:8
