Starting with the story

The 10 Commandments, also known as the Decalogue (10 Words), need to be viewed in the context of the story of God working to free his people from slavery in Egypt. Using Exodus 20:1-17 and John 2:13-22, Pastor Phil Kniss says that the Decalogue is set in the midst of a love story, and encourages the congregation to view them as words which set us free to live in the midst of God's love, a gift to humankind.