In this episode, we begin our journey through the Ten Commandments with the very first: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” More than a rule, it’s a call to exclusive love and devotion. God spoke these words not to burden His people, but to free them - reminding Israel that He had already delivered them from Egypt. The commandment isn’t about adding weight to our lives but pointing us to the One who rescues, redeems, and deserves our whole heart. Together we’ll see how this first word is not just the foundation of the law, but the foundation of worship, belonging, and life with God.

In this episode, we explore the Second Commandment: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” If the first commandment points to the inner devotion of the heart, this one calls us to express that devotion rightly in worship. Together we’ll see why God warns against idols, what it means to “become what we behold,” and how true worship is more than music - it’s the posture of a life surrendered to Him.

In this episode of Growing Knowing, we explore what it really means to be a new creation in Christ. Too often Christians still label themselves as “just sinners,” but Scripture paints a far greater picture: through Jesus, you’ve been given a brand-new nature. We’ll unpack how the Holy Spirit convicts believers of righteousness, not sin, and why understanding your identity is key to living free from condemnation. From Paul’s teaching to John’s letters, we’ll see that sin is no longer your nature - it’s only a choice. When you know who you are, even the Ten Commandments shift from burdensome rules to a reflection of the life of God already at work in you.

Today we’re kicking off our conversation around the Ten Commandments. Before diving into each command, this first episode lays the framework for why they matter at all. For many, the commandments are either outdated rules or still binding laws to live up to—but I want to present a third way. These commands were never about condemnation, but revelation: a window into the culture of Heaven and a clearer picture of God and His design for us, fulfilled in Christ. Join me as we explore why these ancient words remain profoundly relevant today.