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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