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Bible Study "The Ten Commandments"
Understanding the study of the Ten Commandments
Focus will be on individual commandments with intense biblical verse support. Resource information from the Westminster Larger Catechism.
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the land of slavery,. In these words God reveals his sovereign being as LORD, in and of himself, eternal, unchangeable, and almighty God, who give being to all his words and works. God also points here to his covenantal relationship with the Israelites in ancient times and with his people so that just as he brought the Israelites out of their slavery in Egypt, he delivers us from spiritual ensalvement. Consequently, we are bound to accept only him as our God and to keep all his commandments.
Biblical verses that support the introduction
Exodus 20:2 Exodus 3:14 Isaiah 44:6 Exodus 6:3 Acts 17:24
Acts 17:28 Genesis 17:7 Romans 3:29 Luke 1:74-75
1Peter 1:15-18 Leviticus 18:30 Leviticus 19:37
Guidelines
1. The law is perfect and binds the whole person to observe it completely and, according to its standard, to be complete righteous, and perfectly obey every one of its obligations forever. The law forbids even the slightest or partial commission of any sin.
Psalm 19:7 James 2:10 Matthew 5:21-22, 28, 37, 42.
2. Because the law is spiritual it involves our understanding, our will, our emotions and all the faculties of the soul as well as our words, actions and self-expression.
Romans 7:14, Deuteronomy 6:5
Matthew 22:37-39, 5:21-22, 27-28, 33-34, 37-39, 434-44, 12:36-37
3. Different aspects of one and the same thing may be required or forbidden in several different commandments.
Colossians 3:5 Amos 8:5 Proverbs 1:19 1 Timothy 6:10 Exodus 20:3-5
4. When something is required, the opposite is forbidden, and where a specific sin is forbieen, its opposite is required. When the requires something it adds some blessing for obeying it and also includes a threat for disobeying it and when the threat is added an opposite promise is included.
Isaiah 58:13 Deuteronomy 6:13 Matthew 4:9-10, 15: 4-6 Matthew 5:21-25
Ephesians 4:28 Exodus 20:12-25 Proverbs 30:17 Jeremiah 18:7-8 Exodus 20:7
Psalm 15:1, 4-5, 24:4-5
5. What God forbids must never be done at any tie or under any circumstances. What God commands always remains an obligation although every obligation does not apply in all circumstances or at all times.
Job 13: 7-8 Romans 3:8 Job 36:21 Hebrews 11:25 Deuteronomy 4:8-9
Matthew 12:7 Mark 14:7
6. The prohibitions against specific sins and the commandments to observe specific obligations are typical and cover all sins and obligations of the same kind.
Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28, 15:4-6 Hebrews 10:24-25 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Jude 2
Galatians 5:26 Colossians 3:21
7. The provisions of the law apply not only to us but to everyone else and we must help others keep those provisions in the context of our own position in life and theirs.
Exodus 20:10 Leviticus 19:17 Genesis 18:19 Joshua 24:15 Deuternomy 6:6-7
8.We must support others in keeping what the law commands them to do or not to do by not joining them in doing what is forbidden to them.
2 Corinthians 1:24 Hebrews 10:24 1 Timothy 5:22 Ephesians 5:11
What is the essence of the first four commandments that cover our obligations to God?
The essence of the four commandments is to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our strength and with all our mind.
Biblical verse that supports this: Luke 10 27
Recipes For February 2026
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter Microwave Fudge - Super Quick and Easy, Don't Miss This Recipe 
It takes less than 15 min to make from start to finish
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
2 T Butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
How To Make Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
Put sugar, butter and milk in a large mixing bowl. Cooking in the microwave 3 minutes on high. Take out the ingredients and mix with a hand mixer until blended. Microwave another 31 seconds, add peanut butter and mix by hand. Sprinkle on an 8X8 frying pan lined with aluminum foil. Allow to cool and chop
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January 2026 Recipes
Last month we highlighted bread recipes. This month we will be highlighting soup and stew recipes to go with the breads.
LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
6 cups diced potatoes, peeled 1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon
1 packet ranch seasoning 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp butterz
1 cup heavy cream or half and half
2-3 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
salt and pepper to taste
Add Potatoes, onion, chicken broth ranch seasoning, butter, and half of the chopped bacon to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours, until the potatoes are very soft.
Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Let it melt it, then mix well. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and creamy. When ladled into bowls, extra bacon, cheese and chives(or onions) can be sprinkled on top.
December Recipes
December Recipes
This month's highlighted recipes include various bread recipes:
Flour Tortillas Recipe
- 4 cups (480g) bread flour
- 1½ tsp (9g) salt
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- 1⅔ cups (400ml) hot water
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water and butter; knead into a smooth dough. If sticky, add flour 1 tbsp at a time.
2. Divide into 12 balls, flatten slightly, flour both sides, and cover.
3. Roll each into an 8-inch (20cm) circle. Cook in a dry pan over medium-high heat: 1 min per side until golden spots appear. Keep warm under a towel.
Corn Tortillas Recipe
- 2 cups (240g) masa harina
- 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water
- ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
Instructions:
1. Mix masa and salt. Add water gradually until dough feels like soft playdough.
2. Divide into 10–12 balls, keep covered.
3. Press or roll into thin rounds. Cook on a dry skillet over medium-high heat: 40–60 sec per side. Stack and wrap to keep warm.
Pita Bread Recipe
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet / 7g) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp (4g) sugar
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm water (100°F / 38°C)
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
Instructions:
1. Activate yeast with warm water and sugar (5–10 min).
2. Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture and oil. Knead 5–7 min until smooth.
3. Let rise 1 hour. Divide into 6–8 balls, roll into ¼-inch (6mm) circles.
4. Cook in hot skillet: 1–2 min per side until puffed. Wrap to keep soft.
Resources
Matthew 19:23
Matthew 19:23-24 (KJV)
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Jesus was not talking about a sewing needle in this parable. In ancient times city gates had two large leaves and a smaller door called the “eye of the needle” intended only for the passage of pedestrians. When the large gates were closed, getting a camel through the eye of the needle required the camel to be unloaded and to bend its legs and neck to pass through the smaller door. It was a hard task that often left scratches on the camel and its owner.
Jesus was teaching that it is not impossible for a rich man to get into heaven but whether you are rich or poor, you must unload all your burdens and possession, bend your necks and knees in obedience, kneel before God and acknowledge Him…that He is the only way to salvation And on this journey you will get scratches along the way.
