Christian World View
World View implications
Name: Annmarie Richardson
School affiliation: Grand Canyon University Date : 4/16/2015
Topic 6 Study Guide
1. Read the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20.
a. Briefly list the commandments.
The Ten Commandments, also known as Decalogue direct the Israelites:
i. Not to worship other gods before their God ii. Not to make idols iii. Not to take the name of God in vain iv. To remember and keep holy the Sabbath day
v. To honor the parents vi. Not to murder vii. Not to commit adultery viii. Not to steal ix. Not to bear false witnesses against the neighbors
x. Not to covet
How do the first four commandments differ from the last six?
The first four commandments focus on the relationship between man and God. They command man to revere God and worship Him only. Further, the Sabbath day should be honored as the day a man focuses on their creator. On the other hand, the other six, focus on the relationship between man and another. The emphasis is that people should live harmoniously with one another, thus eliminating vices such as murder, stealing, disrespect, adultery, coveting and bearing false witnesses (Exodus 20, King James Version).
2. Read the Beatitudes, the blessings of Jesus in the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5:1-12. Which one is repeated and emphasized?
In the beatitudes, the last one is repeated and emphasized. Jesus first says that blessed will the people be when they are persecuted for the sake of righteousness because they will inherit the kingdom of god. He repeats in verse 12 and emphasize that blessings will be reaped when men revile and persecute his disciples for His sake. In verse 13, He indicates that his disciples should rejoice and be glad because they would have a great reward in the ultimate end.
3. From the lecture, what two commandments did Jesus say are the greatest?
In Matthew 36-39, Jesus gives the two greatest commandments. Firstly, people should love their God with all their
Name: Annmarie Richardson
School affiliation: Grand Canyon University Date : 4/16/2015
Topic 6 Study Guide
1. Read the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20.
a. Briefly list the commandments.
The Ten Commandments, also known as Decalogue direct the Israelites:
i. Not to worship other gods before their God ii. Not to make idols iii. Not to take the name of God in vain iv. To remember and keep holy the Sabbath day
v. To honor the parents vi. Not to murder vii. Not to commit adultery viii. Not to steal ix. Not to bear false witnesses against the neighbors
x. Not to covet
How do the first four commandments differ from the last six?
The first four commandments focus on the relationship between man and God. They command man to revere God and worship Him only. Further, the Sabbath day should be honored as the day a man focuses on their creator. On the other hand, the other six, focus on the relationship between man and another. The emphasis is that people should live harmoniously with one another, thus eliminating vices such as murder, stealing, disrespect, adultery, coveting and bearing false witnesses (Exodus 20, King James Version).
2. Read the Beatitudes, the blessings of Jesus in the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5:1-12. Which one is repeated and emphasized?
In the beatitudes, the last one is repeated and emphasized. Jesus first says that blessed will the people be when they are persecuted for the sake of righteousness because they will inherit the kingdom of god. He repeats in verse 12 and emphasize that blessings will be reaped when men revile and persecute his disciples for His sake. In verse 13, He indicates that his disciples should rejoice and be glad because they would have a great reward in the ultimate end.
3. From the lecture, what two commandments did Jesus say are the greatest?
In Matthew 36-39, Jesus gives the two greatest commandments. Firstly, people should love their God with all their