The Law
When the Israelites arrived at Mount Sinai, Moses went up
into the mountain for 40 days. God revealed Himself and
they were terrified.
Exodus 19:16-18 Then it came to pass on the third day, in
the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings,
and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the
trumpet was very loud, so that all the...
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Out of this momentous encounter came the covenant between
the Lord and Israel, including the Ten Commandments (Ex.
20:1-17)....
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When Moses delayed in coming down from Mount Sinai, the
faithless people became restless. They persuaded Aaron to
take their golden earrings and other articles of jewelry
and to fashion a golden calf for worship. When he came down
from the mountain, Moses was horrified at the idolatry and
rebellion of his people. The sons of Levi were loyal to...
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Moral Laws (10 Commandments written by the finger of God),
Civil Laws (Dietary and Judicial also), and
Ceremonial Laws (Sacrifices, Feast Days, etc.). In giving
the Law to the Hebrew people, Moses taught the Israelites
what the Lord expected of them-- that they were to be a
holy people separated from the pagan immorality and
idolatry of their s...
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