Summary of the commandments provided by JesusJesus (Greek form of Hebrew 'Joshua' meaning 'Yahweh [God] is salvation') Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded mainly in the Four Gospels although he is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus (c. 37-c.100) and the Roman historian Tacitus (c.110). when asked which was the greatest of the Ten CommandmentsTen Commandments Deuteronomy 5: 6-21 and Exodus 20: 1-17. In summary the Commandments are: 1. I am the LORD your God... Worship no God but me. 2. Do not make for yourselves images of anything... Do not bow down to any idol or worship it. 3. Do not use my name for evil purposes. 4. Observe the Sabbath. 5. Respect your father and mother. 6. Do not commit murder. 7. Do not commit adultery. 8. Do not steal. 9. Do not accuse anyone falsely. 10. Do not covet.. ‘Jesus said to him, “‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind.’ This is the greatest and the first commandment. And the second is like it, ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’ On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.’ (Matthew 22:35-40).