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Read the Bible: Exodus 21

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Exodus 20 was exciting. Lots of good stuff in there. This chapter, and the next two after it, are going to feel a little dry in comparison. It’s stuff that is relevant to an agrarian society familiar with the institution of slavery that may not have direct application for believers today. After reading the text, I will go ahead and share some additional comments about the 10 commandments and point out some things about God’s law in a general sort of way; we don’t have to talk about oxen goring people nor digging a pit that an animal falls into.

Exodus 21

“Now these are the judgments which you shall set before them.

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Read the Bible: Exodus 20

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I really want to do this well because I am likely to refer back to this chapter/post many times over the next few months or years. The Ten Commandments are often used as shorthand for the entire Law. This is a pivotal moment, much like the night of the Passover, in the history of Israel. Having the Law – and hopefully, at least sometimes – keeping the Law is what makes Israel God’s people and distinguishes them from every other people and nation on the earth.

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