Israel finally arrives at the mountain on the far side of the wilderness, and begin their preparations to meet with God.

Having formed his new government, the Lord begins to define his relationship with Israel. The first rule? Love me as I have loved you.

The Lord goes on to explain that one practical way to love him is to flee from idolatry. But why is idolatry such a big deal?

The Lord continues to explain that true love means not misusing his name. But why is cussing such a big deal?

The Lord tells his people to put boundaries around one particular day of the week. But how can boundaries be placed around a day?

In an abrupt change of subject, the Lord commands honor for parents. But is this really a change of subject?

The Lord expands honour for parents to include avoiding murder. Finally, an easy commandment to keep! — or is it?

The Lord introduces a radical new concept: personal property rights for everyone. But how can he enforce such radical equality in such a radically unequal world?

The Lord changes subjects yet again and starts talking about words instead of actions. But why? Don’t actions speak louder than words?

The Lord ends his speech with a final change of subject: a regulation of individual psychology. But is that really fair?