Exo 20:3-5 | MHM | STEP | vv. 3–11 : The first four commandments describe our duty to God. The first commandment tells us to worship only the true God and not to put anything else in his place (Exodus 20:3 ). The second commandment forbids making or worshipping images, and warns about God’s jealousy and the consequences of idolatry (Exodus 20:4–6 ). The third commandment requires us to respect God’s name and not use it carelessly or dishonestly (Exodus 20:7 ). The fourth commandment is about keeping the Sabbath day holy, resting from work, and remembering God’s creation. This day is a special sign of our relationship with God and a reminder to trust him (Exodus 20:8

‏ Exodus 20:3-5

vv. 3–11: The first four commandments describe our duty to God. The first commandment tells us to worship only the true God and not to put anything else in his place (Exodus 20:3 ^a). The second commandment forbids making or worshipping images, and warns about God’s jealousy and the consequences of idolatry (Exodus 20:4–6 ^b). The third commandment requires us to respect God’s name and not use it carelessly or dishonestly (Exodus 20:7 ^c). The fourth commandment is about keeping the Sabbath day holy, resting from work, and remembering God’s creation. This day is a special sign of our relationship with God and a reminder to trust him (Exodus 20:8–11 ^d).

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