The Ten Commandments are the Covenant, did you know?

[vassal]

The Bible does present the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself. In Exodus 34:28, it is written:

"So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments."

"So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 4:13, NKJV)

This clearly states that the Ten Commandments are the covenant. When we look at Jeremiah 31:31-33, we see God speaking of a new covenant, but notice what He says:

"Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the Lord.
But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."

This passage does not say the law itself would change. Instead, it tells us that the ten commandments that are the covenant instead of being written on stone tablets, would be written in our hearts and minds. That means the law remains the same, but its place changes, from external tablets to internal conviction. This is why we see in the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke and Mark, Jesus teaching the commandments and magnifying them.

Now, let's connect this with the Ark of the Covenant. In Deuteronomy 10:1-5, God commanded Moses to place the two tablets of the Ten Commandments inside the Ark:


"At that time the Lord said to me, ‘Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and come up to Me on the mountain, and make yourself an ark of wood... Then I turned and came down from the mountain, and put the tablets in the ark which I had made; and there they are, just as the Lord commanded me.’"

This shows the special place of the Ten Commandments, inside the Ark, symbolizing their central role in the covenant. But what about the rest of the law? In Deuteronomy 31:24-26, Moses wrote the book of the law and placed it beside the Ark:


"So it was, when Moses had completed writing the words of this law in a book, when they were finished, that Moses commanded the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying: ‘Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there as a witness against you.’”

This distinction is important. The Ten Commandments being described clearly as the Covenant were placed inside the Ark of the Covenant, showing their eternal, unchanging nature as the foundation of the covenant. The rest of the law was placed beside the Ark, acting as a witness.

Now, when Jeremiah speaks of the law being written in our hearts, he is speaking of the same law, the Ten Commandments. The "new" part of the covenant is not that the law changes but that God Himself ensures it is within us, guiding us from within rather than being an external set of rules. This aligns perfectly with how Jesus upheld and fulfilled the law, always pointing back to love for God and neighbor as the foundation of obedience (Matthew 22:36-40).

So, the New Covenant is not about replacing the Ten Commandments but about making them part of who we are.

Blessings

 

[Me_Clay]

The Bible does present the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself. In Exodus 34:28, it is written:

"So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments."

"So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 4:13, NKJV)

This clearly states that the Ten Commandments are the covenant. When we look at Jeremiah 31:31-33, we see God speaking of a new covenant, but notice what He says:

"Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the Lord.
But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."

This passage does not say the law itself would change. Instead, it tells us that the ten commandments that are the covenant instead of being written on stone tablets, would be written in our hearts and minds. That means the law remains the same, but its place changes, from external tablets to internal conviction. This is why we see in the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke and Mark, Jesus teaching the commandments and magnifying them.

Now, let's connect this with the Ark of the Covenant. In Deuteronomy 10:1-5, God commanded Moses to place the two tablets of the Ten Commandments inside the Ark:


"At that time the Lord said to me, ‘Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and come up to Me on the mountain, and make yourself an ark of wood... Then I turned and came down from the mountain, and put the tablets in the ark which I had made; and there they are, just as the Lord commanded me.’"

This shows the special place of the Ten Commandments, inside the Ark, symbolizing their central role in the covenant. But what about the rest of the law? In Deuteronomy 31:24-26, Moses wrote the book of the law and placed it beside the Ark:


"So it was, when Moses had completed writing the words of this law in a book, when they were finished, that Moses commanded the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying: ‘Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there as a witness against you.’”

This distinction is important. The Ten Commandments being described clearly as the Covenant were placed inside the Ark of the Covenant, showing their eternal, unchanging nature as the foundation of the covenant. The rest of the law was placed beside the Ark, acting as a witness.

Now, when Jeremiah speaks of the law being written in our hearts, he is speaking of the same law, the Ten Commandments. The "new" part of the covenant is not that the law changes but that God Himself ensures it is within us, guiding us from within rather than being an external set of rules. This aligns perfectly with how Jesus upheld and fulfilled the law, always pointing back to love for God and neighbor as the foundation of obedience (Matthew 22:36-40).

So, the New Covenant is not about replacing the Ten Commandments but about making them part of who we are.

Blessings

Can you summarised in one sentence?

 

[ChristRoseFromTheDead]

This passage does not say the law itself would change. Instead, it tells us that the ten commandments that are the covenant instead of being written on stone tablets, would be written in our hearts and minds. That means the law remains the same, but its place changes, from external tablets to internal conviction. This is why we see in the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke and Mark, Jesus teaching the commandments and magnifying them.

This is figurative language for the holy spirit dwelling in our hearts. It teaches us much more than the 10 commandments ever could.

 

[ChristRoseFromTheDead]

The "new" part of the covenant is not that the law changes but that God Himself ensures it is within us, guiding us from within rather than being an external set of rules.

The law did change. Now it's the spirit and words of Christ in our hearts and minds rather than words written on two tablets. There's nothing in the 10 comandments that explicitly forbids 1) showing partiality or 2) treating others differently than we want to be treated, but those are both sins. In fact, treating others as we want to be treated summarizes and fulfills the whole law.

 

[vassal]

Can you summarised in one sentence?

The passage explains that the Bible identifies the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself, originally written on stone tablets and placed inside the Ark of the Covenant to signify their central and eternal role. In Jeremiah 31, God promises a new covenant where the same law would be written on people’s hearts instead of stone, meaning the commandments remain unchanged but become internalized through personal conviction. The “new” aspect is the transformation of the covenant’s location—from external law to inner guidance—fulfilled through Jesus’ teachings on love as the essence of God’s law.

 

[vassal]

This is figurative language for the holy spirit dwelling in our hearts. It teaches us much more than the 10 commandments ever could.

of course it does teach us more certainly.

 

[vassal]

The law did change. Now it's the spirit and words of Christ in our hearts and minds rather than words written on two tablets. There's nothing in the 10 comandments that explicitly forbids 1) showing partiality or 2) treating others differently than we want to be treated, but those are both sins. In fact, treating others as we want to be treated summarizes and fulfills the whole law.

I understand what you mean about the Spirit writing God’s ways on our hearts. Jesus truly wants a living heart that loves, shows mercy, and treats others the way we want to be treated. But this does not mean the Ten Commandments changed or disappeared. Jesus never said that.

He said the law stands until heaven and earth pass away (Matthew 5:17–19). He also told us that keeping His commandments shows our love for Him (John 14:15). The Ten Commandments do include love, because they teach us how to honor God and how to treat people with respect. They do not list every detail, but they give the foundation. Jesus then gives the deeper meaning, like when He said not to hate, not to lust, and to treat others the way we want to be treated.

So the Spirit writing God’s law on our hearts does not replace the commandments. It helps us keep them with sincerity. The same God who wrote the commandments on stone now writes them inside us so we can live them with love.”

 

[Me_Clay]

The passage explains that the Bible identifies the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself, originally written on stone tablets and placed inside the Ark of the Covenant to signify their central and eternal role. In Jeremiah 31, God promises a new covenant where the same law would be written on people’s hearts instead of stone, meaning the commandments remain unchanged but become internalized through personal conviction. The “new” aspect is the transformation of the covenant’s location—from external law to inner guidance—fulfilled through Jesus’ teachings on love as the essence of God’s law.

Thanks but I've not study this yet.

 

[homwardbound]

The Bible does present the Ten Commandments as the covenant itself. In Exodus 34:28, it is written:

"So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments."

"So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone (Deuteronomy 4:13, NKJV)

This clearly states that the Ten Commandments are the covenant. When we look at Jeremiah 31:31-33, we see God speaking of a new covenant, but notice what He says:

"Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the Lord.
But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."

This passage does not say the law itself would change. Instead, it tells us that the ten commandments that are the covenant instead of being written on stone tablets, would be written in our hearts and minds. That means the law remains the same, but its place changes, from external tablets to internal conviction. This is why we see in the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke and Mark, Jesus teaching the commandments and magnifying them.

Now, let's connect this with the Ark of the Covenant. In Deuteronomy 10:1-5, God commanded Moses to place the two tablets of the Ten Commandments inside the Ark:


"At that time the Lord said to me, ‘Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and come up to Me on the mountain, and make yourself an ark of wood... Then I turned and came down from the mountain, and put the tablets in the ark which I had made; and there they are, just as the Lord commanded me.’"

This shows the special place of the Ten Commandments, inside the Ark, symbolizing their central role in the covenant. But what about the rest of the law? In Deuteronomy 31:24-26, Moses wrote the book of the law and placed it beside the Ark:


"So it was, when Moses had completed writing the words of this law in a book, when they were finished, that Moses commanded the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying: ‘Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there as a witness against you.’”

This distinction is important. The Ten Commandments being described clearly as the Covenant were placed inside the Ark of the Covenant, showing their eternal, unchanging nature as the foundation of the covenant. The rest of the law was placed beside the Ark, acting as a witness.

Now, when Jeremiah speaks of the law being written in our hearts, he is speaking of the same law, the Ten Commandments. The "new" part of the covenant is not that the law changes but that God Himself ensures it is within us, guiding us from within rather than being an external set of rules. This aligns perfectly with how Jesus upheld and fulfilled the law, always pointing back to love for God and neighbor as the foundation of obedience (Matthew 22:36-40).

So, the New Covenant is not about replacing the Ten Commandments but about making them part of who we are.

Blessings

What is the greatest of Law? To love your the Lord Father, with all thine heart first above everything else.
That is not in the Ten commandments directly said. It is in the first 4. Jesus was asked, what is the greatest of all Love? Answer: to love all to Father first, not Jesus himself. Yet, Father And Jesus are One, married. I in Risen Son am married to Daddy, PaPa, Father also. I hope for all to be that too, by their each personal free choice given to us all to choose God or not consciously. Then this ride on earth will finally end, God is all knowing, and is waiting patiently for the next personal believer between God and them. Thank you Father I see to rest a little while longer, thank you for the white robe in the meantime

 

[vassal]

What is the greatest of Law? To love your the Lord Father, with all thine heart first above everything else.
That is not in the Ten commandments directly said. It is in the first 4. Jesus was asked, what is the greatest of all Love? Answer: to love all to Father first, not Jesus himself. Yet, Father And Jesus are One, married. I in Risen Son am married to Daddy, PaPa, Father also. I hope for all to be that too, by their each personal free choice given to us all to choose God or not consciously. Then this ride on earth will finally end, God is all knowing, and is waiting patiently for the next personal believer between God and them. Thank you Father I see to rest a little while longer, thank you for the white robe in the meantime

I agree. The greatest commandment is the one Jesus gave when He said we must love the Father with all our heart, soul, and mind, which comes from the command in Deuteronomy to love God with all our being. This is not written word for word in the Ten Commandments, but it is the meaning behind the first four, which teach us to place the Father above all things. Jesus pointed to the Father as the first object of love, even though He and the Father are one, and He came to lead us back into that unity. He prayed that all who believe would share the same closeness with God that He Himself has with the Father, but this can only happen through free choice. God never forces anyone. He waits patiently for each person who decides to give their heart to Him. Those who choose Him are given the white robe of purity and rest, just as written in Revelation, as they wait for the fullness of His kingdom.

Blessings

 

[TMS]

It is sad but so many christian people claim that "we are under the New covenant" and use this as an excuse to forsake the 10 commandments.

One of the best studies I did in relation to this, was to study the difference between the 10 commandments and the cerimonial laws.

There is lots to learn if you are willing.

We know that killing and Adultery and stealing is a sin today, so these laws are still in place...

But remember the cerimonial laws are also called the law, and this is where people get mixed up. What is written in the following verses is about the law or ordinances, the cerimonial laws...

Gal 3:17-26
17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. 18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

The promise given was Jesus
Till the seed should come, the law would end. which law? Keep reading.

20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. 22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. 24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Which law was the schoolmaster? The cerimonial law. It was there to point to Jesus and help people to have faith in a comming Messiah.

The cerimonial law no longer applies today so this law is definitely the ceremonial law not the 10 commandments...

Prophecy foretold when these laws would end ....

Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, ...

In the days after Jesus there was a lot of tension and disagreement about the cerimonial laws. Be careful that you don't apply the verses to the wrong law.

Jas 2:10-12
10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

The 10 commandments apply today.

 

[vassal]

Thanks but I've not study this yet.

if you have questions, I will be here for you.

Blessings

 

[homwardbound]

It is sad but so many christian people claim that "we are under the New covenant" and use this as an excuse to forsake the 10 commandments.

One of the best studies I did in relation to this, was to study the difference between the 10 commandments and the cerimonial laws.

There is lots to learn if you are willing.

We know that killing and Adultery and stealing is a sin today, so these laws are still in place...

But remember the cerimonial laws are also called the law, and this is where people get mixed up. What is written in the following verses is about the law or ordinances, the cerimonial laws...

Gal 3:17-26
17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. 18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

The promise given was Jesus
Till the seed should come, the law would end. which law? Keep reading.

20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. 22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. 24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Which law was the schoolmaster? The cerimonial law. It was there to point to Jesus and help people to have faith in a comming Messiah.

The cerimonial law no longer applies today so this law is definitely the ceremonial law not the 10 commandments...

Prophecy foretold when these laws would end ....

Dan 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, ...

In the days after Jesus there was a lot of tension and disagreement about the cerimonial laws. Be careful that you don't apply the verses to the wrong law.

Jas 2:10-12
10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.

The 10 commandments apply today.

The first four of the Ten are Love to Father of in risen Son, not revealed then yet, when the Law was given
The last 6 are loving neighbor as self. yet now today even deeper.
John 13:34 love all the same as Son has loved us all by God Father in Son for us to be new and just love
Wow, thank you for your post TMS
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[homwardbound]

Thanks but I've not study this yet.

Love, God's love and Mercy are the fulfillment of all Law. There is no command against Love God's 1 Cor 13:4-7

 

[homwardbound]

Therefore ask God for God's way and in sincerity, God will reveal truth over error here in of the world to be at peace even though know Matthew 10:16-20

 

[Me_Clay]

if you have questions, I will be here for you.

Blessings

What's God's objective with regard to this new covenant written in our heart?

 

[vassal]

What's God's objective with regard to this new covenant written in our heart?

God’s purpose with the new covenant written on our hearts is to have a close, personal relationship with us where love guides our choices. He wants His ways to shape our thoughts, words, and actions naturally, not as forced rules. Through this covenant, our hearts are cleansed, we are empowered to live rightly, and we bear the fruit of His Spirit; love, peace, kindness, patience, and goodness. By living this way, we show God’s character to others and draw them closer to Him. The covenant also opens the way to eternal life, for Jesus said, “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3). The goal is a heart transformed from within, so His will becomes our desire, our lives reflect His kingdom, and we are prepared to live with Him forever.

 

[Me_Clay]

That's not what I know. The new covenant is the holy spirit to believers. Law written in our heart.

 

[vassal]

That's not what I know. The new covenant is the holy spirit to believers. Law written in our heart.

what law might this be and who told you what you know?

 

[TMS]

If the law points out sin and reveals our sins, then they have not disappeared because we are still sinners today.

Paul explains it in Romans 7.

Rom 7:7-14
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. ...9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. ...11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. 12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

The law reveals Sin.

1Jn 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

The fact that Jesus died on the cross means that the law was not removed or changed. He died to free us from the penalty of sin. He paid the price of sin which is death.
If Jesus changed or removed the law we would not need salvation from sin.. The cause of sin would have been removed.
If the law could be changed then Jesus would not need to die. God is unchanging and His morals and principles are unchangeable.