The resources God has given us to live a thriving life are His Word, Spirit, and People.
Read God’s Word:
Exodus 22-24
Act 2: God’s Covenant People
Scene 3: The Sinai Covenant and law: God embraces and instructs his people
Background Information: Exodus 22-24
People tend to think that Moses received the Ten Commandments, and that’s it. The Ten Commandments were the foundation of the relationship between God’s people and God, but they were given more than these. In fact, God gave the entire law to Israel; it was a Theocracy. God was their King; he was the lawgiver. The law God gave set them apart from other nations, were just, and were designed for their overall thriving; physically, relationally, and spiritually. Notice God built in celebrations and rest; his laws are in line with his design for us. In 24:8, Moses says, “This is the blood of the covenant.” Christ will apply these words to himself at the last supper. “For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:28) Christ is both the mediator of the covenant (the new and greater Moses), as well as the sacrifice that sealed the covenant.
Pray:
Praise God for…
Thank God for…
Confess your sins to God
Pray for the 25 people studying theology on Tuesday nights in the River Christian Training course. Pray that their study would bear fruit in the life of our church.
Ask God for… (what else concerns you?)
Reflect:
Write down one passage of scripture that stood out to you today.
Write down why this passage stood out to you.
Engage Community:
Text or call someone now and tell them…
– What you are praying for.
– What stood out from God’s word today.