The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)
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Covenant Before Commandments
- God establishes a covenant, desiring a relationship with his people.
- This covenant precedes the commandments, showing relationship before rules.
Covenant vs. Contract
- A covenant is an exchange of persons without conditions, unlike a contract.
- This exchange is exemplified in marriage and the Eucharist.
Purpose of Commandments
- Commandments, given after the covenant, strengthen the relationship with God.
- They serve to preserve, grow, and deepen this relationship.