The Book of the Covenant
Text: Exodus 24
4 June 2006
(I) THE LEGACY OF THE SCRIPTURES
1. A legacy not fully appreciated
2. A legacy that needs to be understood and treasured
3. A legacy that must be passed down from one generation to another
(II) THE ORAL TRADITION
1. Patriarchal Days
a) Abraham
b) Isaac
c) Jacob
d) Sons of Israel
2. A treasured heritage
3. The example of the Rechabites Jeremiah 35
a) A word from Jonadab, son of Rechab to his children
b) A word which the family members faithfully kept
(III) THE PRESERVATION OF GOD’S COVENANT
1. Fear of hearing God’s voice directly Exodus 20:18-19
a) A justifiable fear
b) A commended sense of fear Deuteronomy 5:28-31
2. Preference of hearing from a Messenger of God Exodus 20:19
a) Decision of the people Exodus 20:18-19
b) Sanctioned by God Deuteronomy 5:28-31
3. The Covenant in written form Exodus 24
“The Book of the Covenant” Exodus 24:7
a) To commemorate the event of having been given a written covenant
b) Great cause for celebration and worship
4. The Giving of the Ten Commandments Exodus 31:18
a) God’s own handwriting
“The finger of God” Exodus 31:18
b) “The Testimony” to be kept in the Ark Exodus 25:16
(IV) APPRECIATION OF THE LEGACY OF THE SCRIPTURES
“You have commanded us to keep Your precepts diligently
Oh, that my ways were directed to keep Your statutes.
I will praise You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.
I will keep Your statutes
Oh, do not forsake me utterly” Psalm 119:4-5, 7-8
1. Understanding of God’s command with reference to His precepts
2. Prayer for help to keep God’s Word
3. Looking forward to Joy when the Word is well learned