Season 7, Deep Dive Bible Study | S7•E06 | How To Treat Your Neighbor | Deep Dive Bible Study

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Did Jesus change the 10 Commandments?
God says do not murder, but what does that really mean?
Are there different kinds of murder?
Is any kind of murder ok with God?
How about adultery, theft, and false witness?
If I keep all the commandments, am I a good person?
If I break one of the commandments do I lose my salvation?

On today’s podcast we’ll answer those questions and more as we dig into Commandments 6 through 9 of the big 10.

We’re also going to cover some of the many stipulations around those commandments because a lot of the laws of the Torah interact and inform each other.

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Exodus 20:13-16 “13“You shall not murder. 14“You shall not commit adultery. 15“You shall not steal. 16“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Deuteronomy 5:17-20 “17“‘You shall not murder. 18“‘And you shall not commit adultery. 19“‘And you shall not steal. 20“‘And you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Scriptures Studied: Genesis 4:8; Genesis 4:10; Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:12-19; Deuteronomy 4:41-41; Numbers 35:16-18; Numbers 35:33–34; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 39:9; Deuteronomy 22:22; Leviticus 20:10; Proverbs 5:3–6; Proverbs 5:8–12; Leviticus 5:1; Deuteronomy 19:16–19; Joshua 2:4; Joshua 2:8–10; Joshua 2:14; Matthew 1:5–6; Hebrews 11:31; Matthew 5:21–24; Matthew 5:27–28; Matthew 5:31–32; Matthew 5:33–37; Matthew 5:38–42;

Notes:

MURDER

Exodus 20:13 (ESV) “You shall not murder.
Deuteronomy 5:17 (ESV) “ ‘You shall not murder.

‣ Taking an innocent life (present and future).

‣ Intentional v. Unintentional (Manslaughter).

‣ Determining the difference.

‣ Just killing (Holy War).

‣ Already a Crime: Genesis 4:8; Genesis 4:10; Genesis 9:6

There are DIFFERENT kinds of murder.

Intentional Murder: Exodus 21:12–19
Unintentional Murder: Deuteronomy 4:41–42

Knowing the Difference

Use of an Instrument: Numbers 35:16–18
Hatred and Planning: Numbers 35:20–21

Laws Concerning Conviction: Numbers 35:30–32; Numbers 35:33–34

The Blood of Christ Cries Out: Genesis 4:10

ADULTERY

Exodus 20:14 (ESV) You shall not commit adultery.
Deuteronomy 5:18 (ESV) And you shall not commit adultery.

The Great Sin
Protection of the family unit.
Capital offense.
A picture of idolatry.
A High-Handed Sin Against God

A High Handed Sin Against God: Genesis 20:9; Genesis 39:9

Death Penalty for Both Adulterers: Deuteronomy 22:22; Leviticus 20:10

The Danger of Adultery: Proverbs 5:3–6; Proverbs 5:8–12

THEFT

Exodus 20:15 (ESV) You shall not steal.
Deuteronomy 5:19 (ESV) And you shall not steal.

Encompasses the second table of the law:
Personal Property is a thing.
Respect for others is an essential value.

FALSE WITNESS

Exodus 20:16 (ESV) “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Deuteronomy 5:20 (ESV) “ ‘And you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Lying Testimony.
Is it ever necessary?

SEE: Exodus 1 (Shiphrah & Push) / Joshua 2 (Rahab)

Testimony Required by the Law: Leviticus 5:1

False Testimony Punishable by Death: Deuteronomy 19:16–19

Jesus on #6-9

Jesus on Murder: Matthew 5:21–24

Jesus on Adultery: Matthew 5:27–28 ; Matthew 5:31–32

Jesus on Testimony: Matthew 5:33–37

Jesus on Theft: Matthew 5:38–42

Intention of Torah

Protecting the community from the individual.

Producing a God-like character in the HEART of His people.

Commandment #6-9

Murder – God’s image must be honored in mankind.
Adultery – God’s design for the family must be protected.
Theft – God’s property must be respected.
False Witness – God’s truth must be preserved.
Murder – Jesus shed His blood to atone for the people.
Adultery – Jesus took the punishment of our spiritual adultery.
Theft – Jesus was crucified between two thieves.
False Witness – False Testimony handed him over to the Romans.

10 Words joining God in recreating:

No one closer to us than Him.
No image to diminish Him in our minds.
1. Imaging Him as community of care for one another.

No living as if He wasn’t God and involved with us.
No endless work but a goal-oriented pursuit of joy.
1. There is a target destination for the people of God.