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Before giving Moses the 10 commandments, God says, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” (Ex. 20:2).  Why does he say this?  Why not just give the commands?

Because all of God’s commands are based upon who He is and what He has done.  God does not just command us to blindly obey Him (though he rightly could – He is God).  Rather, he reveals His gracious character, graciously works on our behalf, and then asks us to worship-fully follow Him.

All of God’s commands are based on his character.

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