We begin looking at the Law today. In Chapters 19-20 we will begin with the commandments. At the foot of Sinai – people agreed to the covenant at Sinai.
Exodus 19:1-8 Betrothal
- Write out verse 5-6
- Who is Moses to share the things the Lord is speaking to him about?
- Write out verse 8
Exodus 19:9-15 Preparations
- What is God going to do in verse 9?
- What are the people to do in verse 10-11?
- What will happen if they touch the mountain?
Exodus 19:16-25 The third day
- Write out verse 17
- What is happening in this conversation with God and Moses?
- What did Moses do?
- Write out Matthew 22:37-39
Exodus 20 The Ten Commandments
- List the basic 10 commandments. (for the first one it can be – I am the Lord your god – have no other Gods besides me, for example).
- What is happening in verses 18-19?
- Write out verse 21
- Write out verse 23
- What does God tell them about an altar for sacrifices?
Exodus 21:1-11 Slaves
- Write out verse 5-6
- What other things do you learn about how slaves are to act/be treated?
Exodus 21:12-36 Personal Injury
- What of these laws do you find the most interesting?
- Which of these laws had you never heard?
- Which law feels the most ridiculous?
- With what you know today about our world, do you understand why these laws were made?
What have you learned today about how the Lord wants you to live your life? Have you learned something new about Him? What stands out to you, or what are you hearing that is new about yourself?
Today, after a time of silence, spend a few moments praying for the services at the various churches tomorrow. Pray for those coming to serve, the leaders leading the teams, the pastors preaching, the worship teams, those who are coming to hear the word – pray for open hearts, minds, eyes, ears, and for understanding, truth and repentance to be taking place everywhere the word is taught. Cover your teams you serve with, and the people you will encounter.

As I read this text what stood out to me was how the Lord required them to come before Him clean. They had to go through cleaning rituals to come before the Lord. I am so thankful to live on this side of the cross – where my cleanliness before the Lord isn’t dependent on rituals but simple prayers and repentance. To know I can come before the Lord in my worst moments and He is there for me, to listen and help, and not have to go through rituals to get to Him, is so comforting to me.
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