Exodus 19-21
An Overview of Chapter 19
During the third month of the exodus God promises to make a holy nation out of the Israelites if they are willing to obey Him. All the people agree to these terms and Moses brings that message back to God. The Lord then tells Moses that He will allow the people to hear Him speak three days later. Meanwhile, the people are to consecrate themselves, clean their clothes and abstain from sex. They will know that it is time to go hear God when they hear a long blast on a ram’s horn.
When the third day arrives, the people heard a loud trumpet and thunder and saw a lightning, and a thick cloud surrounded the mountain. The people all stood at the base of the mountain, and they were trembling with fear. God arrives in a column of fire, the mountain quaked and the sound of the trumpet grew louder.
Moses goes to the top of the mountain and is told by God to make sure the people stay back, and then he and Aaron should come back together.
An Overview of Chapter 20
God speaks in the hearing of the people and gives Moses the Ten Commandments.
1. No other Gods.
2. No idols.
3. Do not take the Lords name in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. No murdering.
7. No stealing.
8. No adultery.
9. No lying.
10. No coveting.
When the people heard this they got very scared and requested that God only speak with Moses and then Moses relay the messages to them.
Moses approached God and is given a reminder of the first two commandments and instructions for building altars for the Lord.
An Overview of Chapter 21
Moses is still on the mountain and God gives him several other ordinances dealing with slavery and personal injury. Punishment for most of the personal injury laws is summed up with “life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” Also note that vs. 22-25 can be applied to abortion?
Reflection
Do you consecrate yourself when you meet with the Lord? Are you listening for a horn blast that will call you to the mountain of the Lord? Do you fear God? When you look at the Ten Commandments, which are the most convicting to you? What are your feelings on the death penalty?
For Further Study
Commandments: Psalm 19:8, 71:3, 112:1, 119; Proverbs 2:1-5, 6:20-24, 19:16; Matthew 22:35-40, Romans 7:8-13, Ephesians 2:14-16
During the third month of the exodus God promises to make a holy nation out of the Israelites if they are willing to obey Him. All the people agree to these terms and Moses brings that message back to God. The Lord then tells Moses that He will allow the people to hear Him speak three days later. Meanwhile, the people are to consecrate themselves, clean their clothes and abstain from sex. They will know that it is time to go hear God when they hear a long blast on a ram’s horn.
When the third day arrives, the people heard a loud trumpet and thunder and saw a lightning, and a thick cloud surrounded the mountain. The people all stood at the base of the mountain, and they were trembling with fear. God arrives in a column of fire, the mountain quaked and the sound of the trumpet grew louder.
Moses goes to the top of the mountain and is told by God to make sure the people stay back, and then he and Aaron should come back together.
An Overview of Chapter 20
God speaks in the hearing of the people and gives Moses the Ten Commandments.
1. No other Gods.
2. No idols.
3. Do not take the Lords name in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. No murdering.
7. No stealing.
8. No adultery.
9. No lying.
10. No coveting.
When the people heard this they got very scared and requested that God only speak with Moses and then Moses relay the messages to them.
Moses approached God and is given a reminder of the first two commandments and instructions for building altars for the Lord.
An Overview of Chapter 21
Moses is still on the mountain and God gives him several other ordinances dealing with slavery and personal injury. Punishment for most of the personal injury laws is summed up with “life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” Also note that vs. 22-25 can be applied to abortion?
Reflection
Do you consecrate yourself when you meet with the Lord? Are you listening for a horn blast that will call you to the mountain of the Lord? Do you fear God? When you look at the Ten Commandments, which are the most convicting to you? What are your feelings on the death penalty?
For Further Study
Commandments: Psalm 19:8, 71:3, 112:1, 119; Proverbs 2:1-5, 6:20-24, 19:16; Matthew 22:35-40, Romans 7:8-13, Ephesians 2:14-16
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