Heidelberg Catechism Day 34

We explored the historical, cultural context of the 10 Commandments. Who were they given to, what happened, why, etc? How does God help us when we feel enslaved? Is there hope for the oppressed or downtrodden?

We struggled with technology, so here are the verse references!

[00:42] – Exodus 20 (Introduction to the Ten Commandments)

[01:41] – Exodus 20:1–17 (Reading of the full Ten Commandments)

[04:51] – Exodus 5:22 (Beginning of the narrative on Moses and Pharaoh)

[06:43] – Exodus 3 (Reference to the burning bush)

[07:32] – Exodus 5:22 (Moses’ lament prayer)

[08:12] – Exodus 5:22–23 (Direct reading of Moses' prayer to God)

[09:05] – Exodus 6:1 (God's response to Moses)

[09:25] – Exodus 6:2–8 (God revealing His name Yahweh and His covenant)

[11:07] – Exodus 6:9 (The Israelites' broken spirit)

[11:49] – Genesis (Reference to the end of the book/Joseph's story)

[13:32] – Exodus 7:14 (The first plague: water to blood)

[14:55] – Exodus 12 (Reference to the Passover and the firstborn)

[17:29] – Romans 6 (Mention of sin and being set free)

[18:50] – Exodus 19 (The Israelites' arrival at Mount Sinai)

[19:28] – Exodus 19:1–9 (The covenant proposal at Sinai)

[25:46] – Matthew 28:18–20 (The Great Commission)

[26:13] – Galatians 3:3 (Reference to beginning in the Spirit and continuing in the flesh)

[27:29] – Romans 6 (Reference to being enemies of God due to sin)

[28:50] – Exodus 19:6 (A kingdom of priests and a holy nation)

[29:07] – 1 Peter 2:9 (New Testament reference to the chosen race and royal priesthood)

[34:07] – 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (The Words of Institution for Communion)

[39:07] – Deuteronomy 28:2–6 (The closing blessing of obedience)