In this introductory class, Ross presents a case for a detailed survey of the Book of Books. This new series will closely and carefully examine the texts of the first five books of the Bible using a critical, but respectful approach. Ross reminds his listeners that the world is going through a spiritual awakening towards [...]

In this teaching, Ross covers words nine and ten in the Ten Word Covenant. These deal with a subject generally categorized as “coveting.” Ross shows that the Bible’s two versions of the Ten Words in Exodus and Deuteronomy contain some differences, and through a careful examination of the two versions side by side he explains [...]

In this teaching, Ross covers the subject of False Witness. Most translations present this word as, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Does this accurately represent the Hebrew? In this class, Ross works through various passages to show what this command means. What is a “false witness?” Who is my neighbor? What [...]

In this class, Ross covers the subject of Stealing – the seventh of the Ten Words according to the ancient division of these words within the Hebrew Covenant. Most English translations render the Hebrew, Thou shalt not steal. Does this adequately represent the Hebrew? What does the Bible say about stealing? Ross works through examples [...]

In this class, Ross covers the subject of Adultery. He works through the biblical texts and discusses the precise meaning of the term in the Hebrew Bible. What is the definition of Adultery? Is it the same for men and women? Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook Download and Print Ten Words Comparison Chart Download [...]

In this teaching, Ross covers the prohibition against homicide. The two words of this “commandment” ( לא תרצח ) have been the source of much debate. Does the Ten Word Covenant prohibit murder, or is it a more general prohibition against killing? Does the Torah know the difference between these two words? How do our [...]

In this class, Ross covers the meaning behind the words, Honor your father and your mother. What does it mean to honor parents? He also shows that within Jewish and Christian tradition, this “commandment” was singled out as especially significant. Interactions between children and parents are unique among human interactions. Ross shows the biblical reason [...]

In this teaching, the ninth in The Ten Words Series, Ross carefully examines the word on Shabbat, comparing Exodus 20:8-11 with Deuteronomy 5:12-15. Ross shows that the Shabbat has served as a test command from the time it was introduced in the wilderness. The versions of the Ten Words give different reasons for Shabbat and [...]

In the eighth class in his series on the Ten Words, Ross takes a close look at Word Two according to the Masoretic breaks in the texts in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. This “word” is typically translated as, “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.” What is the [...]

In this, the seventh class in his Ten Words series, Ross concludes the teaching on WORD ONE. Ross covers topics in this class such as the love of God for His chosen people, and generational consequences for two groups: (1) those who hate God, and (2) those who love Him and guard His commands. He [...]