No Graven Images

August 27, 2024

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Hey there, Salty Saints listener! In this episode, we delved deep into the commandment of "no graven images" from the 10 Commandments. Randy and I explored the intricacies of this commandment, breaking down the various words used in the Old Testament to describe idols and images.

We discussed how the concept of God being jealous is not necessarily negative, but rather a reflection of His desire for exclusivity in our worship. We also touched on the significance of not creating idols to represent God, as He has already created His image bearers in humanity.

The conversation led us to the importance of loving our fellow man as a form of worship to God. We highlighted how Jesus emphasized the connection between loving God and loving our neighbors, emphasizing that true worship involves caring for those around us.

We also touched on the story of Hezekiah tearing down the bronze serpent that Moses had created, as it had become an object of worship for the Israelites. This served as a powerful example of the consequences of idolatry.

Ultimately, we concluded that the essence of worship lies in loving and caring for our fellow man, as they are the image bearers of God. By honoring and loving those around us, we are truly worshiping God.

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00:00:00 - Introduction to the 10 Commandments

00:05:30 - Different Words for Idols in the Old Testament

00:13:00 - Making Idols in Judges 17 and 18

00:20:00 - Comparison of Gods in Different Cultures

00:27:00 - Use of Graven Images in the Old Testament

00:32:00 - Understanding the Commandment on Graven Images

00:40:00 - The Significance of Loving Fellow Man as Worship to God

00:48:00 - Honoring the Image of God in Fellow Man as Worship

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Hey, I’m Zack! I’m a pastor at New Hope Church on the south side of Indianapolis, IN. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Biblical Studies. I am currently engaged to my fiancé Abby, and depending on how often these bios get updated, I may be married by the time you’re reading this. I love apologetics, theology, and hearing about people coming to Christ. My goal as a Christian is to grow more and more into the likeness of Christ, to spread the Gospel, and to disciple others to do the same. In all reality, I could go into depth about who I am, but the best way to find that out is to tune into the podcast… like right now… :)

After 43 years of teaching the Bible and practical theology and church planting in Hispanic cultures, I have now been a pastor at New Hope Church since 2017. In that role, I hope to help others understand God’s Word in ways that will change their lives. My wife Linda and I have four adult children and eight grandchildren.