The Covenant is Sealed

• The Covenant is “Cut”
• A hierarchy is set up for the receiving of the Law. Exodus 24:1-2

  • The Law is again presented to the people – this time including the details! (Exodus 24:3-4). How is this different from last time?

• The Law is ratified. Exodus 24:5-8
  • There were 2 offerings given: (What did each represent?)
• The Burnt offering:
• The Peace offering:
  • The blood is applied to the covenant.
  • Covenants were “cut” (literal translation) because of the application of blood to the agreement.
  • Half of the blood was thrown on the altar.
  • Half of the blood was thrown on the people.
  • The Covenant was intended to be binding for life.
  • This Law is the cornerstone of Hebrew culture – it was the !
  • The people respond with resounding to God’s Laws.
• The leaders of the people are invited to a unique privilege. Exodus 24:9-11
  • They were invited to see God.
  • God did not destroy them.

  • What is the connection between the Sinai Covenant and the Church of Jesus Christ?

2Moses Meets God

• After the Covenant sealing, Moses is invited to receive the “documents.” Exodus 24:12
  • This is when Moses receives the 2 tablets (Deut.4:13).
• These tablets contained the writing of God – by His own finger. 31:18
• Apparently, Joshua accompanies Moses further up the mountain than the other leaders of the people. Exodus 24:13-14
• Suddenly, the emphasis in the writing changes from a “dinner meal” to horrifying terror. Exodus 24:15-18
  • The people perceive God as a “ .”

  • Note the contrast with how Moses approached God. Why do you think this is different than the reaction of the people?