Jehovah’s covenant rules in Exodus 21:1–23:33 ordered Israel’s justice, worship, households, courts, and separation from pagan nations.
Covenant Justice and Holy Order in Israel’s Life Before Jehovah (Exodus 21:1–23:33)
The Ten Words at Sinai: Jehovah’s Covenant Law in Exodus 20:1–26
Exodus 20 reveals Jehovah’s Ten Words at Sinai as covenant law grounded in redemption, worship, holiness, and moral responsibility.
What Is the Difference Between the Ceremonial, Moral, and Judicial Law in the Old Testament?
A biblical explanation of how the ceremonial, moral, and judicial laws differ and how each should be understood under the new covenant.
Does the Bible Condone Physical Punishment? Proverbs 20:30
In our analysis, 'Does the Bible Condone Physical Punishment? Proverbs 20:30', we delve into the literal and contextual interpretations of physical discipline in biblical texts. This includes a deep-dive into the symbolic nature of 'strokes' and 'the rod' and how they were meant to serve as corrective, not abusive measures. Join us as we explore these complex themes, dispelling misunderstandings about the Bible's stance on corporal punishment.
How Are We to Understand the Mosaic Law and Christians?
The Law of Moses or the Mosaic Law encompasses the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Deuteronomy), and at times are just referred to as the Law. However, in an extended sense, the whole of the Old Testament is known as the Mosaic Law. The Jews though consider the Law to be divided into three sections: (1) the Law of Moses, (3) the prophets and (3) the Psalms.
GENESIS 1:1-2:3: The Sabbath Day of Rest
The Hebrew word for “seventh” comes from a root meaning, “to be full, complete, entirely made up.” God “blessed” the seventh day by setting it apart as different from the others.
