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The Eighth Word: Responsibility (Exodus 20:15)

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 Ninth Word: Justice (Exodus 20:16)

The Lord changes subjects yet again and starts talking about words instead of actions. But why? Don’t actions speak louder than words?

The Tenth Word: Contentment (Exodus 20:17)

The Lord ends his speech with a final change of subject: a regulation of individual psychology. But is that really fair?

The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 1: There Will Be Blood (Exodus 20:18-26)

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 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 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.

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