Exodus 20 Explained: The Ten Commandments and How Jesus Christ Fulfilled the Law
Exodus 20 Explained: The Ten Commandments and the Glory of Jesus Christ In Book of Exodus 20 , God speaks directly from the fire. Thunder roars. Lightning flashes. The mountain trembles (see Exodus 19 ). And then — the voice of God declares the Ten Commandments. But this chapter is not merely about law. It is about Jesus Christ. The Law Reveals the Holy Character of the Father The commandments begin not with rules, but with grace: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt.” Before command comes redemption. This mirrors the gospel. The Father rescues first — then calls His people to holiness. The law reflects the very character of God: holy, just, faithful, pure. But here is the tension: If Exodus 19 showed us a mountain we could not touch, Exodus 20 shows us a standard we cannot keep. And that is intentional. The law was never meant to save — it was meant to reveal our need for a Savior. The First Commandment — No Other Gods “You shall have no other gods b...