Faith Works Summer Devotions

The Ten Commandments are organized into two “tables.” The first table deals with right relationship with God. Sadly, the Israelites often falter here and worship many idols. The second table emphasizes right relationships with others, because justice, integrity, and truth matter to God. The people typically fail at these too. In this extended scene, God responds. He divides Israel, diminishing the power of the remaining kingdoms. Then He sends Assyria to destroy the northern kingdom. Furthermore, He appoints prophets to challenge the religious and political leaders. Read Amos, Hosea and Micah with an ear for how they address God’s concerns for both tables of the Law.