Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts explore the Ten Commandments — their structure, their two tables, the bookending parallel between the first and tenth commandments, and how the law is always oriented toward delight rather than mere prohibition. The law shapes the Christian life, testifies to Christ, and reflects the character of God.

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00:00 Exploring the Ten Commandments
04:48 The Structure and Order of the Commandments
08:35 The Heart of the Commandments: Internal Motivation
12:38 Positive and Negative Aspects of the Law
18:08 The Law as a Source of Delight
23:03 The Law in the Context of Freedom
29:51 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Ministry
32:10 Understanding the Nature of God's Law
36:07 The Role of the Ten Commandments
40:20 The Law as a Reflection of Christ
44:45 The Law and Holiness in Christian Life
46:50 Delighting in the Law of God