Exodus: the Gospel in the Old Testament - Exodus 20:22-23:19

The Book of the Covenant
I. Recipients of the Book
     A. A newly independent nation.
     B. A temporarily nomadic nation.
II. Objective of this book
     A. Casuist = resolving specific cases
     B. Apodictic = expressing absolute certainty
III. Overview of this book
Worship; care of servants, capital offenses, physical injury, culpable neglect, thievery, property damage, safe deposits, borrowing, sexual seduction, idolatrous customs, care of needy, reverence, legal justice, sabbaths, annual feasts
IV. Observations of the book
     A. The book is centered on God's character
     B. The book is given to guide sinful people
     C. The book requires appropriate justice
     D. The book maintains the sanctity of human life
Next Steps:
So, how in the world are you doing? Ephesians 4:17-32
     > God's people are to live distinctively holy lives in the world!
     > God's people are to live in this world as servants of God!