Deuteronomy 5

Moses reflected back on the giving of the ten commandments because he wanted to remind the Israelites that they were a people who have committed themselves to a covenant.  The commands all had to do with the covenant.  They were tied to the fact that God had rescued the Israelites and wanted them to…

1. survive
2. live in peace and health
3. live long in the land (33).

LORD, we remember the covenant of our rescue through Christ.  Give us wisdom to follow its stipulations and honor his sacrifice.