The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 2: Workers’ Rights (Exodus 21:1-11)
The Lord continues his conversation with Moses, unpacking the practical implications of the Fourth and the Eighth commandments.
The Lord continues his conversation with Moses, unpacking the practical implications of the Fourth and the Eighth commandments.
As God’s people realise, to their horror, that they have no hope of keeping his law, God offers them a hint at the atonement to come, and the promise of his eternal presence with them.
The Lord ends his speech with a final change of subject: a regulation of individual psychology. But is that really fair?
The Lord changes subjects yet again and starts talking about words instead of actions. But why? Don’t actions speak louder than words?
The Lord introduces a radical new concept: personal property rights for everyone. But how can he enforce such radical equality in such a radically unequal world?
The Lord commands his people to be sexually faithful. But what does sex have to do with heaven?
The Lord expands honour for parents to include avoiding murder. Finally, an easy commandment to keep! — or is it?
In an abrupt change of subject, the Lord commands honor for parents. But is this really a change of subject?
The Lord tells his people to put boundaries around one particular day of the week. But how can boundaries be placed around a day?
The Lord continues to explain that true love means not misusing his name. But why is cussing such a big deal?