What are the 10 commands of Jesus?
Different numbering
Commandment | Jewish | Orthodox |
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You shall have no other gods before me | 2 | 1 |
You shall not make for yourself an idol and worship it | 2 | |
You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God | 3 | 3 |
Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy | 4 | 4 |
How many commands of Jesus are there?
There are 1,050 commands in the New Testament for Christians to obey. Due to repetitions we can classify them under about 800 headings. They cover every phase of man’s life in his relationship to God and his fellowmen, now and hereafter.
What does covet neighbor’s wife mean?
You shan’t covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. — Exodus 20:17. This commandment, like others, focuses on thought, or man’s heart. It’s an imperative against setting one’s desire on things that are other’s possessions.
How to follow the commands of Jesus Christ?
Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. Following is a collection of 49 of Jesus’ commands. As you read through them, ask God to help you observe these words, apply them, and faithfully follow them throughout your lifetime. Repent. “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom
Where can I find the 50 commands of Jesus?
Matthew Robert Payne wrote an article, “The Fifty Commands of Jesus,” Pastor Howard has a web site called “The Commands of Jesus Christ” that also lists 50 commands, and a slightly different list of 49 “Commands of Christ” was assembled by Bill Gothard. It is this last list that serves as a basis for this Bible study.
Where are the commands found in the Bible?
Feel free to augment the list. Jesus’ commands are found in all four gospels. The Gothard list I started with most often cites the command as it appears in Matthew, but more often than not, the commands are also found in Mark, Luke, and occasionally John.
How to learn the commands of Christ short term?
Short-term Discipleship: Commands of Christ Use the Sword Bible Study Method to discuss true stories of Jesus from the Bible in the Commands of Christ (begin on next page). These stories and discipleship lessons are your short-term discipleship lessons.