This is supporting material for the blog and YouTube video: "Why Your Church’s Ten Commandments Chart Might Be Wrong”. An infographic and the slides are included in the download.
 
The Law Is a Mirror, Not a Ladder — Infographic & Teaching Slides
These companion materials bring visual clarity to one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Ten Commandments: not how they are numbered, but what they are for. Designed to support the teaching in blog and slides this infographic and slide set move beyond charts and categories to reveal the deeper purpose of God’s Law.
 
Rather than presenting the commandments as a system to master, these resources help learners see the Law as Scripture presents it—as a mirror that exposes the heart. They trace the flow of Exodus 20, clarify how different traditions group the commandments, and highlight the crucial distinction between worship of God and life toward neighbor. At every point, the visual design reinforces the central message: the Law diagnoses sin but does not cure it.
 
The materials also illustrate how each commandment speaks both negatively and positively, addressing not only outward behavior but inward desire, fear, and trust. This makes them well-suited for teaching settings that aim to move from surface-level instruction to deeper repentance and reflection.
 
Most importantly, the resources intentionally lead beyond the Law to its proper end—Christ. They help viewers see that the commandments are not a ladder for earning God’s favor, but a gift that leads sinners to the mercy of the One who fulfilled the Law on their behalf.
 
Ideal for churches, classrooms, counseling, and personal study.