Thes commands reflect the character of God and therefore remind us that following God means living up to a standard, to the character of God. When Moses explained God’s covenant to the people, they promised obedience. In answer to God’s call Moses went up and down the mountain a number of times to receive God’s instructions for his people. In Exodus 20:20 we discover that God wanted the Israelites to see His power so that they would obey Him. Most of all they are important because they are GOD’s words and not man’s.Īs God descended upon the mountain in fire, the rumbling of thunder, the flashing of lightning, and the sound of a trumpet made everyone tremble ( Exodus 19:16-18). They are given for our good, not simply to place restrictions on us but because God wants what is best for his people. Teach the children that God’s commands protect us and help us. In these societies each person is encouraged to decide for himself or herself what is right. The idea of concrete rules and commandments can seem a sharp contrast to the societies within which some of us live. The laws were given to protect and to help them become a great nation that was unique and different from all the surrounding nations. These commands were the foundation of their lives. Exodus 25:1-31:18 Laws and instructions concerning the building of the tabernacle (a dwelling place for God), furniture for worship, priests and details such as priestly clothing, recipes for oil and incense and keeping a Sabbath.Exodus 20:22-23:33 Laws concerning daily life, justice, property, festivals as well as God’s promise to send his angel to fight for his people and smooth the way all the way to the Promised Land.Although the 10 Commandments are the most well known part of the covenant there were many other instructions given on the mountain. In a dramatic demonstration-thunder, lightening, billowing smoke, trembling mountain, and the blast of a trumpet-God spoke from Heaven and made clear His intentions for his people. After about two months, the people camped beside Mount Sinai.
God brought His people out of Egypt and He took care of them as they traveled.
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