The 10 Commandments E11 — The 8th Commandment, “Do not steal,” seems straightforward enough. But why does God forbid theft in ancient Israel? What harm can come to a community where people’s property is always vulnerable? And what lies beneath the surface of our desire to take from our neighbor what doesn’t belong to us? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the eighth command, discovering its deeper invitations to contentment, generosity, and stewardship.

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CHAPTERS

1. Consequences for Stealing in Ancient Israel (0:00-15:22)
2. The Belief Beneath Stealing (15:22-28:38)
3. Stewarding Our Neighbor’s Stuff (28:38-45:27)
4. Concluding Thoughts (45:27-52:49)

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Find the related animated video for this episode here.
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Chillbop” by Lofi Sunday feat. Me & the Boys
• “Old Record” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla
• “Warm Hugs” by Lofi Sunday feat. Cassidy Godwin
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The 10 Commandments E10 — The short commandment, “Do not commit adultery,” assumes that every marriage is vitally important and just as worth protecting as a human life. But why is a marriage covenant so important in the Bible? The biblical authors consider marriage to be a great mystery that points to something cosmic: God’s faithful commitment to humanity. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the meaning of marriage in the Bible, and how its deeper values are relevant to both married and unmarried people.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. Defining Adultery and Reflecting on its Penalty (0:00-15:00)
2. Israel’s Unique Prohibitions Against Adultery (15:00-25:08)
3. Genesis 1-2’s Meditations on Man and Woman as One (25:08-42:42)
4. Marriage as a Reflection of God’s Covenant with His People (42:42-53:54)
5. Recap and Sacrificial Love as the Highest Value (53:54-1:07:04)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Find the related animated video for this episode here.
• Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes
• “Grace – therefore, Holy” - sermon by Timothy Keller
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Purple Clouds” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla
• “Faithful” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla
• “Be Like Water” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis TéJion
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The 10 Commandments E9 — We’re now entering the second half of the 10 Commandments, where God guides Israel in how to relate to one another. The 6th Commandment is often translated “Do not murder.” However, the Hebrew word translated as "murder" can also be translated as "kill," which refers to both the premeditated and the unintentional taking of human life. So is this command saying not to kill at all? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the sixth command, highlighting the Bible’s ideal of valuing and protecting all life, even as things get increasingly complicated outside of Eden.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. The 6th Commandment and the Broad Meaning of Ratsakh (0:00-25:52)
2. The Cosmic Value of Life (25:52-36:29)
3. Accountability for Taking Life (36:29-1:00:32)

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Find the related animated video for this episode here.
• The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Pure Joy ft. John Lee” by Lofi Sunday
• “Gentle Lamb” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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