Podcast Summary

Podcast: Believer’s Voice of Victory Audio Podcast
Episode: The Ten Commandments Reveal the Faithfulness of God 10/07
Date: October 7, 2025
Hosts: Kenneth Copeland and Greg Stephens

Overview

In this episode, Kenneth Copeland and Greg Stephens discuss how the Ten Commandments exemplify God’s faithfulness to His people. They reflect on these commandments' continued relevance, their impact on American society and personal spirituality, and how their deeper purpose extends far beyond legalistic application. With stories, scripture references, and memorable teaching moments, they explore the commandments in the context of a loving God who desires to bless and protect His children across generations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The State of Knowledge on the Ten Commandments

• Awareness Problem:
  The hosts open with the observation that most Christians—and even Bible school students—struggle to list the Ten Commandments.

  • “Most Christians cannot quote over five of the Ten Commandments. And most of them, three.” (Kenneth Copeland, 00:19)
  • Polls confirm the problem: “60% cannot name five of the ten. 90% of Americans believe certain commandments are relevant. Murder, stealing and lying. The others are not.” (Greg Stephens, 01:38)
  • Many people think the Golden Rule is one of the commandments; less than half can name the four Gospels. (01:47)

• Shifts in Society:

  • Recent moves by states like Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in schools are noted as positive societal changes. (02:13–02:45)

2. Revisiting the Commandments Personally

• Personal Practice:
  Kenneth describes his method for retaining the commandments: “I put it up there on my mirror … I went through it this morning … as just the way I used to do in the old days … I’d read them: number one, ‘I’ll have no other gods before me.’ Number two, ‘I make no graven image.’ Number three, ‘I do not take his name in vain.’” (Kenneth Copeland, 03:31)

• Parental Influence:
  Copeland shares humorous and heartfelt stories about church attendance as a child, the value of honoring parents, and learning discipline and respect.

  • “My mama drugged me to church every [week] … I’m so glad she did.” (04:27, 04:54)

3. Deeper Meaning Behind the Commandments

• The Faithfulness of God:

  • Greg connects the commandments’ heart to God’s loyal, generational love:
    • “Here’s the point. God is completely committed to us and our relationship with him. He’ll never be unfaithful to you.” (Greg Stephens, 09:23)
    • The “blessing side” of the commandments is highlighted: “You can look at it as God’s trying to restrict you … no, he’s trying to save you. He’s trying to protect you.” (Greg Stephens, 09:29)

• Mercy and Judgment—A Balancing Act:

  • Greg illuminates Exodus 20’s “visiting the iniquity… third and fourth generations” clause:

    • “What he’s saying here is, my mercy will extend to several generations.… His chesed memory is 2,000 generations.” (Greg Stephens, 13:02)

  • Notable Quote:

    • “He only remembers a very short time those that hate him, but those that love him, it’s a double … 2,000 generations that he’ll remember that.” (Greg Stephens, 13:11–13:18)

4. Fulfillment and Application in Christ

• Freedom from Condemnation:

  • Listeners are encouraged not to be condemned by the commandments but to recognize their fulfillment in Christ:

    • “Everything changed at the cross. You’re in a new covenant now. … Some people say, well, Paul teaches totally against the Ten Commandments. Yes, he does and no, he doesn’t … If you’re looking at the Ten Commandments for your righteousness to make you right with God, they won’t.” (Greg Stephens, 13:47–14:19)

  • Walking in Love:

    • “All 10 of them hang on love. And I love him. Then I won’t steal, I won’t kill, I won’t do these things. I’ll keep God first.” (Greg Stephens, 14:22–14:44)

5. Biblical and Historical Insights

• Commandments and Covenant:

  • The giving of the commandments as a “betrothal” between God and His people; Judaism was metaphorically “born” at Pentecost with the commandments’ delivery. (08:44)
  • The contrast between God’s memory of sin and His memory of mercy, evidenced in scripture.

• Cultural & Linguistic Points:

  • Discussion about the Babel incident (Genesis), language dispersal, and surprising connections between the Cherokee alphabet and ancient Hebrew. (10:20–11:11)

6. Practical Warnings about Graven Images and Idolatry

• No Graven Images:

  • Don’t worship created things (statues, celestial bodies, etc.), as we are made in God’s image.
    • “We are created in his image. He’s three parts. … I can’t be worshipping a statue that somebody made.” (Greg Stephens, 07:29)

• Extending to Modern Issues:

  • Greg brings up tattoos as a modern example, cautioning against making permanent images out of grief or memorials, but not judging:

    • “You do what you want … but I’m cautious about graven images.” (Greg Stephens, 18:00)

  • Memorable Analogy:

    • “Before they get on you, they have to be in you.” (Greg Stephens, 19:44)

  • Living a “Fasted Life”:

    • Advice to evaluate if something controls you, and to let go of such attachments. (Greg Stephens, 19:11)

7. The Commandments as God’s Commitment of Love

• Betrothal and Mutual Commitment:
  • “This is God’s betrothal. First one, he introduces himself … The second one he says, because you and I are one, we’re betrothed now. You’re going to be a special people to me.” (Greg Stephens, 19:54)
  • “He won’t break these [commandments] where you’re concerned. So he’s going to be faithful to you … He’s going to remember to 2,000 generations, your children and your children’s children.” (Greg Stephens, 20:19)
• All Commandments Hang on Love and Blessing:
  • “All 10 … hang on love. They all hang on the blessing.” (Greg Stephens, 19:54–20:08)

8. Society, Revival, and National Implications

• There is hope for societal revival if the nation returns to teaching and living the commandments.
  • “If we would teach the nation this, we wouldn’t have the problems we have … praise God, there’s a revival coming.” (Greg Stephens, 21:06)
• Notable faith-filled anecdote about a “preaching president” and the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” as a symbol of spiritual authority. (Kenneth Copeland, 21:18–22:10)

9. Looking Ahead: The Next Commandment

• The episode closes with a teaser for the next broadcast's focus on the third commandment:
  • “We’ll start with commandment number three, and this is a big one, tomorrow: That thou shall not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain … It actually says he will not carry the name … That’s what it says in the Hebrew.” (Greg Stephens & Kenneth Copeland, 22:28–22:52)

Notable Quotes & Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Highlight | |-----------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:19 | Kenneth Copeland | “Most Christians cannot quote over five of the Ten Commandments. And most of them, three.” | | 01:38 | Greg Stephens | “60% cannot name five of the ten. 90% of Americans believe certain commandments are relevant.” | | 09:23 | Greg Stephens | “God is completely committed to us and our relationship with him. He’ll never be unfaithful to you.” | | 13:02 | Greg Stephens | “His chesed memory is 2,000 generations.” | | 13:11 | Greg Stephens | “He only remembers a very short time those that hate him, but those that love him ... 2,000 generations.” | | 19:44 | Greg Stephens | “Before they get on you, they have to be in you.” | | 14:22 | Greg Stephens | “All 10 of them hang on love. … Then I won’t steal, I won’t kill, I won’t do these things.” |

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:00–02:45: Introduction & societal awareness of the commandments
• 03:13–05:54: Personal stories & honoring parents
• 06:52–09:29: First and second commandments; biblical context
• 09:50–11:43: Babel, languages, Cherokee-Hebrew connections
• 11:43–13:26: Iniquity vs. mercy across generations
• 13:47–14:44: Fulfillment in Christ & living by love
• 15:44–16:55: God’s blessing through the ages
• 17:08–19:27: Tattoos & modern application of “graven images”
• 19:54–21:06: Commandments as a bridal covenant; God’s faithfulness
• 21:06–22:10: Societal revival & leadership anecdotes
• 22:28–22:58: Next episode preview: the third commandment

Closing Thoughts

This episode weaves scriptural teaching, personal experience, and practical application, emphasizing the Ten Commandments not as restrictive rules but as God’s loving pledge to His people. The message is clear: God's faithfulness and mercy far outweigh His judgment; living within His boundaries leads to blessing for individuals and generations to come.