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These commandments begin with Yahweh’s own words and his rescue from Egypt. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 present the same commands, and reading both formulations carefully shows repeated truths and some meaningful wording differences.
Explore the passage →Psalm 23 is a song of trust in Yahweh. It uses rich pictures to describe his care, guidance and comfort, and it ends with confidence about life with him.
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Jesus teaches prayer in Matthew and Luke with closely related words in distinct settings. Matthew includes warnings about showy prayer and a strong explanation about forgiveness.
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Law and worshipExodus 20:1–17; Deuteronomy 5:5–21
These commandments begin with Yahweh’s own words and his rescue from Egypt. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 present the same commands, and reading both formulations carefully shows repeated truths and some meaningful wording differences.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 23:1–6
Psalm 23 is a song of trust in Yahweh. It uses rich pictures to describe his care, guidance and comfort, and it ends with confidence about life with him.
WisdomProverbs 3:1–12
These verses give direct instruction addressed as “my son”. They connect remembering teaching, trusting Yahweh, turning from evil, honouring him with one’s substance, and receiving his correction.
TeachingMatthew 5:1–6:4; Matthew 6:16–7:23; Matthew 7:28–29
Jesus goes up the mountain, sits down, and teaches with authority. In this sermon, he describes the people of the Kingdom of Heaven and calls for a righteousness that reaches the heart, not only outward actions.
Poetry and prayerMatthew 6:5–15; Luke 11:1–4; Luke 11:9–13
Jesus teaches prayer in Matthew and Luke with closely related words in distinct settings. Matthew includes warnings about showy prayer and a strong explanation about forgiveness.
TeachingMatthew 22:34–40; Mark 12:28–34
Jesus is asked which commandment is greatest. In both Matthew and Mark, his answer joins wholehearted love for God with love for neighbour, showing the central direction of faithful living.
Letters1 Corinthians 13:1–13
In this part of a letter, the writer explains why love matters more than impressive speech, knowledge, faith, sacrifice, or giving.
LettersGalatians 5:16–26
This passage contrasts two ways of living: walking by the Spirit and following the flesh. The writer names their results clearly and ends by urging people who live by the Spirit to walk by the Spirit as well.
LettersEphesians 6:10–20
These verses call believers to be strong in the Lord’s mighty strength. Using the picture of armour, they teach how to stand firm against spiritual evil with truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, God’s word and prayer.
LettersJames 1:19–27
James teaches that listening to God’s word should change the way people speak, act and care for others.
Background and recordsGenesis 4:17–26
This passage lists descendants from Cain, adds short notes about their lives and work, records Lamech’s speech, and then turns to Seth and Enosh.
Background and recordsGenesis 5:1–17; Genesis 5:25–32
Genesis 5 records a family line from Adam to Noah using a steady pattern of names, ages, children, and death.
Background and recordsGenesis 10:1–32
Genesis 10 records the family lines that came from Noah’s sons after the flood. It is more than a list of names, because it shows peoples, lands, languages and nations spreading across the earth.
Background and recordsGenesis 11:10–26
Genesis 11:10–26 traces a family line from Shem to Terah. It repeats a clear pattern of ages, later years, and additional children, then ends by naming Terah’s sons so Abram is placed within this family line.
Background and recordsGenesis 22:20–24
This short passage brings Abraham news about his brother Nahor’s family. It names children born to Nahor and gives one detail extra attention: Bethuel became the father of Rebekah, so her place in the family is clearly identified.
Background and recordsGenesis 25:12–18
Genesis 25:12–18 gives a family record for Ishmael, Abraham’s son. It names Ishmael’s mother, lists his sons in birth order, notes the shape of their communities, and briefly records Ishmael’s lifespan, death, and where his people lived.
Background and recordsGenesis 36:1–43
Genesis 36 is a reference chapter about Esau, also called Edom. It names his family, explains his move to Seir, lists chiefs from his line, includes Seir’s families, and records kings and chiefs connected with Edom.
Poetry and prayerGenesis 49:1–28
Genesis 49:1-28 is a poem of gathered words from Jacob to his sons. He tells them to listen, then speaks differently to each one, using strong pictures that include honour, warning, struggle and blessing.
Background and recordsExodus 6:14–30
This passage pauses the larger story to identify Moses and Aaron within Israel’s families.
Law and worshipExodus 12:1–28; Exodus 12:43–51
Exodus 12 gives Israel detailed instructions for the first Passover and for keeping it in later generations.
Law and worshipExodus 13:1–16
Exodus 13:1–16 gives instructions for remembering the exodus. It links unleavened bread with dedicating the firstborn so Israel will keep recalling Yahweh’s deliverance and explaining it to children.
Poetry and prayerExodus 15:1–21
This passage is a song of worship linked to the sea crossing. Israel praises Yahweh for rescue, for defeating Pharaoh’s army in the sea, and for leading his people onward.
Law and worshipExodus 20:22–23:33
These covenant laws at Sinai connect worship, justice, property, sexuality, truthfulness, rest, and life in the land.
Law and worshipExodus 25:1–27:21; Exodus 30:1–38
These chapters give detailed instructions for a sanctuary, its furniture, its coverings, and its worship items.
