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At the top of the mountain, God told Moses ten things to remember. They were the ten things that make a good or bad person. They were called The Ten Commandments. This bible story is read, once again, in the beautiful tones of the late John Le Mesurier.
We are publishing a set of six bible stories from this series. You can buy the complete set from Onceuponaworld.net.
Introduced by Natasha Lee Lewis. Read by John Le Mesurier. Duration 4.10
Moses walked through the mighty storm, up the mountain towards God.
The children of Israel watched the lone figure staggering into the blackness, as the thunder and lightning raged.
God said, ‘I am your God, come to me.’
Moses got to the top, and God told him ten things to remember. They were the ten things that make a good or bad person. They were called The Ten Commandments.
‘The first thing to remember
When you are being good
Is have no other Gods but me
I don’t see why you should.
The second thing is simple.
Whatever else you do
Don’t worship models made of clay
Don’t make an idol in that way
I’d get annoyed with you.
And in the third commandment
You mustn’t ever say
God, Lord or Heaven in a joke
For that would spoil my day.
The fourth thing you must never do -
Upset my Sunday rest.
I’ve given you the other days
To do your work in many ways
On Sunday you can have a laze
And wear your Sunday best.
Number five’s a good one,
Remember what I say,
Don’t ever upset Mum and Dad
In any little way.
The sixth commandment sure makes sense
I know that when I say
No killing is allowed, but then
You wouldn’t would you? Even when
You get annoyed with other men
And don’t get your own way.
If you are getting married
The seventh rule is this,
Don’t try and love another
Or give the girls a kiss.
At number eight there’s something
I’m sure you’d never do,
Don’t steal a thing, at any time
From anyone, for any rhyme
Or reason – as it is a crime,
And they would capture you.
The ninth one to remember
If you do as you’re bid,
Don’t blame a man for stealing
Unless you’re sure he did.
With all the people in the world
Your neighbour is a friend.
So don’t be jealous even when
You want his goat or horse or hen,
For that’s commandment number ten,
It’s at the very end.
Moses listened open mouthed as God told him all about the commandments. ‘Can you say it again? I didn’t have time to write them down.’
God said nothing, but waved his mighty hand over Mount Sinai. Lightning flashed, and smoke covered Moses. When it cleared, he saw all the commandments beautifully written on two pieces of stone.
Moses thanked God for his help, and began to stagger down the mountain with his commandments.
On the way down he had a good think about things.
30 Comments
Kirsty, I had to delete your comment on the 10 commandments because of a mild 4 letter word, but it’s only fair to record that you didn’t like it. Feed back – always appreciated.
i love this, its magical
it was good
i love to learn from the bible and how it comes to me and how every story has a meaning o and this is one of my favorites but my favorite is the passover story.
very creative and imaginative
very creative and imaginative
i love it
good luck and more power!
very creative and imaginative…..
i love it!
good luck and more power!
HI
it is good
Isn’t the fourth supposed to be Saturday/Sabbath?
a beautiful story!!!!!!!!!!!!
refreshing my memory.knew everything already
We enjoyed the voices & sound effects – INTERESTING!!
They are good moralisms!!!!!I’ll remember them.
but
Enjoyed the reading of this Bible story. These special rules, while given to the children of Israel a very long time ago, are also good guidelines for individuals today. They remind and encourage us to make moral choices and treat others the way we (and they) prefer to be treated.
his voice is wonderful!!
PLESE THERE IS MITAKE IN UR FOURTH COMMANDEMENT .THE REST DAY FOR GOD IS NOT SUNDAY.IN THE BIBLE U CAN NOT FIND SUNDAY ,THE DAY IS SABBATO.
The view about Sunday / Sabbath has been expressed amply now, and I’m not going to let anymore comments through that repeat it because really Storynory is not the place for religious debate. But thanks for your comment.
Thanks! These Bible stories are great!! Lookign forward to finding more here:-)
I think it is a very good way to tell the ten commandments in a way kids can understand it.I like the way its a poem.xox
wow i like this site.
love the story is the story from you bertie
please reply.
i have got the story
of the ten commandments in my bible.
James, really glad you like the story. Thank you !
Dear Nina, Thanks for all your comments. Please don’t leave your email address though, as we prefer not to publish them. And Many many congratulations to your Mom.
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this is good
Hi Natasha
I enjoy your site very much. I noticed this comment in Spanish and the last word is a curse word. How rude.
God Bless
Marianella, Many thanks. I’m sorry we let that through.