Classroom•Exodus Overview
Module 3

A Covenant at Mount Sinai

Examine God’s commandments in their historical and literary context to better understand their meaning and see how they teach us about God’s character and nature.

3 Hours 41 Minutes
Begin Session 15
  1. Commissioning the Nation
    Session 15
    Commissioning the Nation
    Examine God’s commission to a kingdom of priests as Israel finally arrives at Mount Sinai.
    28 Minutes
  2. Law as Mission
    Session 16
    Law as Mission
    Is the law a heavy burden? Examine the literary and historical context of the Ten Commandments to dispel common misconceptions about the giving of the law.
    29 Minutes
  3. No Other Gods
    Session 17
    No Other Gods
    Discover how different traditions number the commandments and see how the first commandment sets a foundation for the rest.
    20 Minutes
  4. Bearing His Name
    Session 18
    Bearing His Name
    What does it mean to bear God's name? What about taking God's name in vain? Follow the text to understand the command to never bear the name of God in vain.
    34 Minutes
  5. Resting in God’s Provision
    Session 19
    Resting in God’s Provision
    Closely examine the command to keep the Sabbath and see a depth and beauty to the practice that transcends merely taking one day off per week.
    26 Minutes
  6. “Slavery” Laws
    Session 20
    “Slavery” Laws
    Does God condone slavery? Consider the literary and historical context of the so-called “slavery” laws to see how they fit into God’s instruction to Israel.
    37 Minutes
  7. Defining the Conquest
    Session 21
    Defining the Conquest
    The stories about the conquest in Canaan do not support racism or ethnic cleansing. Compare associated texts to see God's purpose in these narratives.
    26 Minutes
  8. Covenant Ratified
    Session 22
    Covenant Ratified
    Conclude the section on the laws with the ratification of the covenant.
    18 Minutes
  9. Quiz
    A Covenant at Mount Sinai
    10 Questions