Covenants

Preamble The great king gives his name and the titles of his office. Historical Prologue The GK states the historical basis for the treaty with emphasis on his acts of benevolence. Stipulations The conditions imposed by the GK.

Covenant Preservation and Proclamation of the Covenant Copies of the treaty were preserved and read publicly. Witnesses to the Treaty Gods of both countries were invoked as witnesses.

The Commandments No other gods. Make no images to worship them Do not take the Name of the L ORD in vain. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy Honor your father and mother.

The Commandments Do not kill Do not commit adultery Do not steal Do not bear false witness Do not covet your neighbor’s: – House – Wife – Servants, etc.

The Book of the Covenant Chapters Civil code based largely on Ten Commandments Named in 24:7 Helps turn mob of escaped slaves into a nation

Moses Seals the Covenant 24:1-8 Blood on altar (God) People agree to covenant Blood on people. Compare to Gen. 15 Compare to Christ

The Golden Calf The fickle people and weak Aaron The wrath of God and intercession of Moses The wrath of Moses and punishment of the people. God writes off the people The intercession of Moses

The Tabernacle Instruction Building Why the repetition? “Pattern” & “as Jehovah commanded Moses” Heb. 8:1-5