The Ten Commandments

As time passed, the descendants of Noah multiplied, forming nations and civilizations. Among them was the nation of Israel, chosen by God to be His people. However, the Israelites found themselves enslaved in Egypt for 400 years under harsh oppression. In His mercy, God raised up a deliverer—Moses—to lead them to freedom.

Through a series of miraculous plagues, God demonstrated His power over Pharaoh and the false gods of Egypt. Finally, Pharaoh relented, and the Israelites were set free. As they journeyed through the wilderness, God called Moses to Mount Sinai, where He gave him the Ten Commandments—laws that would guide His people in righteousness and set them apart as His holy nation.

The commandments were:

You shall have no other gods before Me.

You shall not make for yourself an idol.

You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain.

Keep the Sabbath day holy.

Honor your father and mother.

You shall not kill.

You shall not commit adultery.

You shall not steal.

You shall not bear false witness.

You shall not covet.

These commandments were not just rules but a reflection of God's holy character. They were meant to guide the Israelites in love, justice, and holiness. However, despite receiving these divine laws, people continued to sin. But God had already promised that He would send a Messiah, a Savior who would redeem humanity.