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

God leads his people into a third crisis, which is really a chance for them to re-sit their first exam. This time, however, they are no longer a baby nation, and the expectations are greater.

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