February 7: Exodus 20:1 – Exodus 22:15

The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20

• God gives the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel:

1. No other gods before God.
2. No graven images.
3. No taking the name of the Lord in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
5. Honor your mother and father.
6. No murder
7. No committing adultery.
8. No stealing.
9. No bearing false witness (lying).
10. No coveting what belongs to others.

• The people fear God, but Moses tells them not to, because He tests them for their fear in Him, that they might not sin against Him. While Moses draws near to the thick darkness where God is, the Hebrews stay far off.

Laws about Altars

• God gives the Hebrews rules for building altars, which should be made of earth, not hewn stone or gold or silver. The people may not go up steps to the altar, lest their nakedness be exposed on it.

Laws about Slaves – Exodus 21

• God gives the Hebrews laws about their slaves, as well as laws regarding harming and killing others. 

Laws about Restitution – Exodus 22

• God gives laws about restitution.