Have No Other Gods

Biblical Church Worship: A Study of the Ten Commandments Bible Study
Exodus 20:3
The First Commandment: Have No Other Gods
Readings: I Chronicle 16:28, 29; Exodus 20:3-17; Psalm 96:1-13; Deuteronomy 5:1-33

No Other Gods
We must acknowledge that other gods exist. Whether they are other humans, idols of wood, or spiritual beings, they are gods in the sense that they receive worship.
“God” as expressed in the Hebrew word “el-o-heem” can mean different entities. For example, in the Lord’s judgment of Egypt, He also judged their gods (Exodus 12:12; 18:11; Numbers 33:4). The gods of Egypt could refer to human leaders and magistrates. More than likely, these gods are idols worshipped by the Egyptian people who ultimately represented spiritual entities (demons).
In this first commandment, God explains that He is the only true God. He is the God of all gods, who stands supreme (Deuteronomy 4:35; Psalm. 96:5; Isaiah. 44:6). The Lord’s supremacy is evident because He is the Creator of all things (Genesis 1:27), the Savior of sinners (Isaiah 43:11; Acts 13:23; Titus 1:4), and the Judge of all mankind (Psalm 50:6; Acts 10:42, 43). Therefore, the Almighty gives this first commandment because He demands and deserves mankind’s sole devotion. (Deuteronomy 6:5; Joshua 23:11; Luke 14:26; I John 2:15).

Implication
There is only one God who exists supremely over all other Gods.  This supreme God names Jesus of Nazareth as His Messiah (Romans 1:4; 10:9; Philippians 2:9-11). This Jesus is declared as both Savior and Lord to whom mankind must submit (Acts 4:12; Romans 1:4; Psalm 2:11, 12; Galatians 2:20). Biblical worship begins when an individual submits to Jesus Christ as the supreme God.

​Questions to Ask Yourself
1. Who or what do I love more than Jesus Christ?
2.  Who or what do I value over Jesus Christ?
3. Who or what do you rely upon rather than Jesus Christ?