Why the Commandments Matter Today, Exodus 19:1-8

Long before God gave His people the Ten Commandments, He brought them to a mountain—not just for instruction, but for transformation. In Exodus 19:1-8, we find a powerful moment of divine revelation, where God reveals not only His laws, but His heart. These commandments were not given to restrict life, but to renew it. They are a confrontation with our sin, a mirror reflecting our need for grace, and a guide for how to live as God's holy people. The law shows us how far we fall short, but it also points us to the One who fulfills it perfectly—Jesus Christ. As we begin this series, we must ask: What does God's law reveal about Him? What does it reveal about us? And how might obedience to His commands lead to the kind of life that truly flourishes? The Ten Commandments are not just ancient rules; they are a timeless call to covenant living with a holy God.