First Command: A Jealous and Compassionate God
January 20th, 2008 by Glenn Hoburg Laws always tell you something about the lawmaker–something of their character–this is true for the 10 Commandments. So, what does the First Commandment (’have no other gods’) teach us about God? Is it that He’s insecure and controlling? No. What we find is a God more personal than we’ve ever imagined. A God whose jealousy and compassion bestows worth whereas false gods steal it.
Study Guide: 01.20.08 First Command: A Jealous and Compassionate God (Exodus 20.1-17)