The Covenant

Exodus, Book 3 (15:22 through 24:11)

The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 3: Personal Rights (Exodus 21:12-27)

God unpacks the implications of the Sixth Commandment: justice is important, but it must be measured out with equal reverence for all human life.

The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 4: Property Rights (Exodus 21:28-22:17)

God unpacks the implications of the Eighth Commandment: restitution must be measured out according to the harm done, not according to the status of the people involved.

The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 5: Social Justice, Part 1 (Exodus 22:18-23:9)

God double-clicks on the Ninth Commandment, and reveals that true worship must result in social justice among his people.

The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 6: Social Justice, Part 2 (Exodus 23:10-19)

The Lord continues to expand upon the connection between true worship and true social justice — not just in the courtroom, but in business.

The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 7: There Will Be Rest (Exodus 23:20-33)

God finishes his dictation by explaining how true worship will lead his people all the way home.

The Founding of the House of Israel (Exodus 24:1-11)

In one great ceremony, the Lord marries, adopts, and is enthroned over his people, and in the process proves that he loves them, that he will love them forever.

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