The Ten Commandments

Our Story begins in Egypt… Egypt was ruled by kings called Pharaohs Egypt was ruled by kings called Pharaohs Pharaohs were seen by Egyptians as a leader and a god Pharaohs were seen by Egyptians as a leader and a god Egypt was an advanced city and a home to many different peoples Egypt was an advanced city and a home to many different peoples

The Israelites A group called the Israelites (or Hebrews) were treated as 2 nd class citizens and were slaves to the Egyptians A group called the Israelites (or Hebrews) were treated as 2 nd class citizens and were slaves to the Egyptians The Israelites wanted to leave Egypt to be free and worship their own God. The Israelites wanted to leave Egypt to be free and worship their own God. An Israelite named Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites to a “Promised Land” An Israelite named Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites to a “Promised Land”

Straight outta Egypt Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt Along the way to their new home, God spoke to Moses on Mt. Sinai Along the way to their new home, God spoke to Moses on Mt. Sinai God gave Moses the Ten Commandments (rules) that he wanted the Israelites to live by. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments (rules) that he wanted the Israelites to live by.

1 st Commandment Thou Shalt Not Have Any Gods Before Me Thou Shalt Not Have Any Gods Before Me –There is only one God (no moon god, no water god, no nature god)

2 nd Commandment Thou Shalt Not Make Graven Images Thou Shalt Not Make Graven Images –Don’t make god into a statue

3 rd Commandment Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord in Vain Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord in Vain –Don’t use God’s name harmfully, God dang it!

4 th Commandment Remember the Sabbath, Keep It Holy Remember the Sabbath, Keep It Holy –You must chill on 1 day of the week No work, no tv, no video games, just chillen No work, no tv, no video games, just chillen

5 th Commandment Honor Thy Father and Mother Honor Thy Father and Mother –Do what they say, don’t talk back

6 th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Kill Thou Shalt Not Kill –Don’t kill anyone!

7 th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery –If you’re married, don’t have sex with anyone other than your wife!

8 th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Steal Thou Shalt Not Steal –Don’t steal, even if you’re family is starving

9 th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness –Don’t lie, even to protect the ones you love

10 th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Covet Thou Shalt Not Covet –Don’t get jealous of your friends cool stuff and hot girlfriend