Deuteronomy 5

Question. Why is the house put before the wife? In Deuteronomy the wife is put first (Deuteronomy 5:21): Neither shall you desire your neighbor's wife, neither shall you covet your neighbor's house. Here the house is put first.

An effectual fervent prayer prevails much; this is both the fire and the incense, without fervency it is no prayer. 2. Love him as a God (Deuteronomy 5:6). You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.

"Speak you with us, and we will hear" (Exodus 24:3). "And Moses came, and told the people all the words of the Lord, and all the judgements, and all the people answered with one voice, and said, all the words which the Lord has said, we will do" (Deuteronomy 5:27). "All that the…

Quest. 20. By what means do persons so called become a Church of Christ? Answ. They are constituted a Church, and interested in the rights, power, and priviledges of a Gospel-Church, by the will, promise, authority, and law of Jesus Christ, upon their own voluntary consent and e…

But there was such an administration of a spirit of dread and terror in the giving of the Law, as that the people were not able to bear the approaches of God to them, nor the thought of an access to him. And therefore they desired that all things for the future might be transact…

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So was it in the original covenant with Adam, which had no Mediator. But in the giving of the Law, which was to be a covenant between God and the people, they found themselves utterly insufficient for an immediate treaty with God, and therefore desired that they might have an In…

The Covenant intended it is none other but that made at Sinai, in the third month after the coming of the People out of Egypt (Exodus 19:1), which Covenant in the nature, use and end of it, we have before described. And the Fathers were those of that Generation, those who came o…

And in that Covenant there were three things; 1. The prescription of obedience to the people on the part of God, which was received by their consent in an express compliance with the law and terms of it (Deuteronomy 5:14). Herein the nature of it, so far as it was a Covenant, di…

For, (1.) It was given and prescribed to the people, and by them accepted as the terms of God's Covenant, before any of these things were revealed or appointed (Deuteronomy 5:27). Therefore all these following institutions did only manifest, how that Covenant should be complied…

On God's part he was immediately called to this employment (Exodus 3). And on the part of the people he was chosen and desired by them to transact all things between God and them, in the making and confirmation of this covenant, because they were not able to bear the effects of…

For so it is said, that the Law was given by the Disposition of Angels in the hand of a Mediator (Galatians 3:19). That is, of Moses; whom the People desired to be the internuncius between God and them (Exodus 20:19; Deuteronomy 5:24; Chap. 18. 16). Answ. (1.) Moses may be said…

But we say this second generation, continuing (to use Mr. Cotton's phrase in Grounds of Baptism, pag. 106.) in a visible profession of the covenant, faith, and religion of their fathers, are a true Church of Christ, though they have not yet made any explicit personal expression…

First, There was a Covenant between the Church of Israel and God (Exodus 19:5, 6, 7, 8; Ezekiel 16:8; Deuteronomy 29:10, &c.). Secondly, This Covenant was mutual; not only a promise on God's part to be their God, and to take them for his people, but also reciprocally on their pa…

Fourthly, they who were so joined in council with the Priests (2 Chronicles 19:8) are plainly distinguished from the Judges and Magistrates (verse 11). And so are the Princes and Rulers distinguished from the Elders (Acts 4:5; Judges 8:14; Deuteronomy 5:23; Joshua 8:33). Fifthly…

But alas! they were foreign images, the ugly faces of Moloch, Dagon, Ashtaroth; he forbad not his own. Yes, but they are images or likenesses of himself, that in the first place, and principally, he forbids them to make, and he enforces his command upon them from hence, that whe…

Consider only this: that they added a tenth commandment to the ten commandments of God, namely their own particular crime. The Decalogue is set forth in two places, Exodus 20, when the law was first given, and Deuteronomy 5, when it is solemnly repeated; in both places they inse…

Of the first sort are, rejoicing in the word received, and profiting by that. Also meditations, conference, &c. on the works of God, that so we might not only by doctrine, but by experience be taught, and so be brought to greater feeling, as is commanded (Deuteronomy 5:20). For…

Here again is forbidden rash and common oaths, not taken up for such a cause (Ecclesiastes 9:4; Matthew 5:34). False oaths, perjury (Leviticus 19:12; Deuteronomy 5:11). And thus much of titles.

But then the question is, whether these means be the preaching of the Gospel, or of the same God revealed as Creator, by the Sun, Moon, and Stars, who is revealed in the Gospel, and salvation by him. Now the Sun, and Stars, and heaven declare the glory of God, and sound forth hi…

Therefore the Mediatour here mentioned, is Moses, who stood betweene the people and God, in the deliuerie of the law. Deut 5:5. It may be obiected, that there is but one Mediatour Christ, 1.

Fifthly, the law was in nature by creation: the Gospel is above nature, and was revealed after the fall. Sixthly, the law has Moses for the mediator (Deuteronomy 5:27), but Christ is the mediator of the new testament (Hebrews 8:6). Lastly, the law was dedicated by the blood of b…

We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of that power, might be of God, and not of man. There is set down (Deuteronomy 5:23 etc.) a notable ground for the institution of the holy ministry by man, in stead of God's lively voice from heaven. And it was one of…

For by the verb exhortative, walk in it, he adds some relief to help our perseverance lest some difficulty or other might slacken our course, as it often falls out. Objection. But that which he adds of the right hand and the left, may seem absurd, in regard that when Moses showe…

Godliness consists not in a heart to intend to do the will of God, but in a heart to do it. The children of Israel in the wilderness had the former, of whom we read, Deuteronomy 5:27-29. Go near, and hear all that the Lord our God shall say; and speak to us all that the Lord our…

For these things do not denote the Principle of Holiness it self, which is seated in the Mind, or Understanding and Will, whereas they are the names of Affections only; but they signifie the first Way whereby that Principle does act it self in an holy Inclination of the Heart to…

(16) So also Exodus 35:2, 3. (17) The whole matter stated, Deuteronomy 5:15. (18) The Conclusion.

Some refer it to the fifth commandment of honouring father and mother; others to the ceremonies of the Red Heifer with whose ashes the water of sprinkling was to be mingled; for which conjecture they want not such reasons as are usual among them. The two first they confirm from…

No considering Person can read these words, but he will find a most signal Emphasis in the several parts of them. The Day of the Assembly; ⟨in non-Latin alphabet⟩; is that which the Jews so celebrate, under the Name of the Station in Sinai; the Day that was the foundation of the…

The Jews say, that the people understood not one word of what was spoken, but only heard a voice, and saw the terrible appearances of the Majesty of God; as v. 18. For immediately upon that sight, they removed and stood afar off; and the matter is left doubtful in the repetition…

11. Twice a day to repeat that Sanction, Hear, O Israel (Deuteronomy 6:7; chapter 11:19). 12. That we learn and teach the Law (Deuteronomy 5:1; chapter 11:8). 13. To wear Philacteries or Tephilin on the head (Deuteronomy 6:8).

The corrupt sense given by the Scribes and Pharisies, is propounded in the words of the Holy Spirit, Leuit. 19. 12. Deut. 5. 11. you shalt not forsweare your selfe, but shall performe yours oathes unto the Lord: which are not here taken in that true meaning wherein Moses set the…

And so God (although in propriety of speech he can doubt nothing, nor fear anything, yet) is pleased to express his jealousy by such speeches as intimate distrust and dissidence. And therefore when the Israelites made that solemn promise to the Lord (Deuteronomy 5:27), "All that…

This was the glory and privilege of Israel, as the Psalmist declares (Psalms 147:19, 20): He sheweth his word to Jacob, his statutes and his judgments to Israel; He has not dealt so with any nation. The Church then knew him; yet so as that they had an apprehension that he dwelt…

Their duty at that time in general is to do what lies in them, that it may go well with their children after their departure. Both the reasons which are often urged by the Holy Ghost, to stir up parents to yield obedience to God, taken from extent of God's blessing (in this kind…

Intermission, ease, and rest from labor at seasonable times, is as needful and requisite, as food and apparel. The reason which God renders of the fourth commandment shows that masters ought to afford rest to their servants: it is this, that your servant may rest (Deuteronomy 5:…

1. Because mortal men cannot endure his glorious presence. Deuteronomy 5:23: "When you heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, for the mountain did burn with fire, you said, Behold, the Lord our God has showed us his glory, and his greatness, and we have heard his voic…

1. We beg a heart to do it. (Deuteronomy 5:29) O that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always! It is not enough to set ourselves to do what God has commanded; but we must get a renewed, sanctified heart.

Oftentimes the soul may be strongly moved and affected for the present, and carried out to the Gospel under the notion of holiness, but it is but the lighter part of the soul that is so moved, not the whole heart, therefore it is not durable. The people meant as they spoke, when…

Our resolution is not to be determined and judged of so much by the course of our language, as by the bent of our heart. Empty promises signify nothing unless they are the result of the heart's determination (Deuteronomy 5:29-30). The people has said well, says God, all that the…

2. It directs us in our desires of knowledge, what should be our scope; come with a fixed resolution to obey, and refer all to practice. Knowledge is the means, doing is the end (Deuteronomy 5:31). I will speak to you all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments whi…

Free-will-pangs of natural devotion are soon spent, they are like the morning dew, suddenly falls, and suddenly dried up. (Deuteronomy 5:29) When the people were frighted into a sense of religion, say they, All that the Lord has spoken, will we do. They have well said says God,…

Doctrine. Constancy and perseverance in obedience, is the commendation of it. When David promises to obey, he says he would do it continually for ever and ever: This is the obedience God longs for (Deuteronomy 5:29), O that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear m…

1. Hearing without doing is disapproved (Deuteronomy 4:5): I have taught you good statutes and judgments, that you might do so. (Deuteronomy 5:1) Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that you may learn them, and do them: Otherwise we de…

Note hence, 1. Doctrine. The fear of God is the grand principle of obedience (Deuteronomy 5:29): Oh that there were such an heart within them, that they would fear me, and keep my commandments always. Here consider, 1. What is the fear of God. 2. What influence it has upon obedi…

You owe all your time, and strength, and service to him, and therefore you should still be doing his will, and abounding in his work. 3. He enjoins nothing but what is good (Deuteronomy 5:29): Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my comm…

1. Seriously and advisedly, not in a rash humor. The people when they heard the Law, and were startled with the majesty of God (Deuteronomy 5:28-29), answered, All that the Lord has spoken, we will do. It was well done to come to a purpose and resolution, but O that there were s…

Some talk of the world, and declaim against it as a vanity, who think vainly in their heart, that their houses shall endure for ever (Psalm 49:11). So the rich man said within himself, you have good laid up for many years (as if he thought these things his happiness) but it is s…

Whatever then does transgress the law of God (in whole or in part (James 2:10)) is therefore, and is therein a sin, whether it break an affirmative or a negative precept; that is, whether it be the omission of good, or commission of evil. 2. To proceed and lay open wherein espec…

Or, that there is true saving grace wrought in his soul? Ans. 1. An universal respect to the commandments of God argues sincerity (Deuteronomy 5:29): "O that there were such a heart in them that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always." A constant regard to all t…