His Loving Law, Our Lasting Legacy: Living the Ten Commandments and Giving Them to Our Children

by Jani Ortlund

Overview

With clear teaching and practical tips, author Jani Ortlund presents the Ten Commandments as a gateway to better understanding God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581348682
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	08/09/2007
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jani Ortlund is a well-known writer and conference speaker. She is the wife of Raymond Ortlund Jr., who is an author, a former seminary professor and pastor, and the president at Renewal Ministries. Jani, a former schoolteacher, holds a master’s degree in education and serves as executive vice president at Renewal Ministries (ortlund.net). The Ortlunds have four children and fifteen grandchildren.

Table of Contents

The Ten Commandments     11
Introduction: and God Spoke     13
No Other Gods     27
Acceptable Worship     41
Everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus     55
Next Rest Stop: Sunday     69
It All, Begins at Home     81
A Fountain of Life     95
Marriage: Mayhem or Melody?     107
Living on Earth as Citizens of Heaven     121
Loving the Truth     135
Real Contentment     147
Conclusion: Jesus, Priceless Treasure     139
Notes     167

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Jani Ortlund has once again written a convicting work for women seeking after God. She clearly and thoughtfully demonstrates the powerful relevance the commandments hold for Christians who seek holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit."
—Mary K. Mohler, Director, Seminary Wives Institute, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Growing in Gratitude

"Any parent or adult who ministers to children will find here a rich curriculum for themselves and for their children."
—Tasha Chapman, Professor of Educational Ministries, Covenant Theological Seminary; coauthor, The Politics of Ministry and Resilient Ministry

"Takes us right to the heart of God and offers biblical principles for us to practice and to pass on to our children so that we may live according to God's law."
—Margi Galloway, Minister to Women, Scottsdale Bible Church, Scottsdale, Arizona

"Jani Ortlund blows the dust off the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. Written with the wisdom and insight gained through a lifetime of teaching God's Word and raising four children who love the Lord, His Loving Law, Our Lasting Legacy equips readers not only to see themselves in the revealing light of God's Law, but also to guide children into loving God with their lives."
—Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author, Even Better than Eden