Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
covenant household property loss liability rights
Exodus 22:1-15 1 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he should repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 “If a thief is found breaking in … Continue reading
covenant household property loss compensation rights
Exodus 21:28-36 28 “When an ox gores a man or a woman, and death occurs, the ox should be stoned, and its meat should not be eaten, but the owner of the ox will not be liable. 29 But if … Continue reading
covenant household injury compensation rights
Exodus 21:12-27 12 “Whoever hits a man so hard that he dies should be put to death. 13 But if he did not lie in wait for him, but God let him fall into his hand, then I will appoint … Continue reading
covenant household employment rights
Exodus 21:1-11 21:1 “These are the legal rules that you should explain to them. 2 When you contract with a Hebrew servant, he should serve six years, and in the seventh he should go out free, for nothing. 3 If … Continue reading
monotheistic worship
Exodus 20:22-26 22 And the LORD told Moses, “This is what you should say to the people of Israel: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have communicated with you from the sky. 23 Do not make gods of silver … Continue reading
covenant constitution (part two)
Exodus 20:12-21 12 “Value your father and your mother, so that your lives may be extended in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. 13 “Do not murder. 14 “Do not commit adultery. 15 “Do not steal. … Continue reading
Posted in consideration of others, contentment, discipleship, love, marriage, self-control
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covenant constitution (part one)
Exodus 20:1-11 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, taking you out of the house of slavery. 3 “No other gods before me are … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, discipleship, faith, faithfulness, idolatry, obedience, Sabbath
Tagged Exodus 20
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no DIY religion
Exodus 19:9-25 9 And the LORD told Moses, “See, I am going to come to you in a thick cloud, so that the people may hear it when I speak with you, and may also believe you forever.” When Moses … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, Jesus Christ, ministry, Moses, will of God
Tagged Exodus 19
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invitation to holiness and outreach
Exodus 19:1-8 19:1 On the third new moon after the sons of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. 2 They set out from Rephidim and came into … Continue reading
new structure
Exodus 18:13-27 13 The next day Moses took his seat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from morning till evening. 14 When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, then he said, … Continue reading
