The Mosaic Covenant In The Book Of Exodus

In all civilized countries and principalities, laws are used to govern the people. Whether these laws cover economic matters or things as serious as murder, the people must follow them. Laws are not used to oppress or to tightly control the people, but to protect them. For example, theft is illegal because if it was not, people would begin to lost capital without receiving payment in return, causing the economy to fall into ruin. Laws like these are just like the ones God gave Moses on Mount Sinai, the Ten Commandments. The Mosaic laws were used to protect the people, to separate them from other peoples, and to create a close bond with God. The Mosaic covenant was significant in many ways. In the book of exodus, the story of Moses, and his travels to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, demonstrates the first time God brought order and restoration to his people. It was through Moses that The Lord fulfilled the promises and obligations of his covenant with Abraham and instituted the Passover.
The book of Exodus opens with a new king taking the thrown in Egypt.
This sets the stage for an even greater conflict, the mistreatment of the Israelites. The first time God calls on Moses, he appears to him in a burning bush, commanding him to go into Egypt and release the Israelites from slavery. At first Moses objected to God's commands by making excuses as to why he was not suitable enough for the task but later submits to God's will. With time, Pharaoh agrees to release the Israelites from slavery, leading to the Passover. In Exodus chapter twelve, God proceeds to guide Moses through his journey by instituting the Passover. This marks the begging of redemption and is later replaced by Jesus' resurrection and
ascension. As they journeyed through seas and mountains, the Israelites became rebellious and defiant. They started separating themselves from God and worshiping other idols in place of Him which ruled God. It was in this moment that God presented the Ten Commandments to Moses on mount Sinai. God created the Ten Commandments as an attempt to guide the Israelites on a proper path. "I am The Lord your God... To those who love me and keep My commandments" (Exodus 20:2-6). This is the first commandment displayed on the Torah that objects everything that comes in the way of God and his people. Although the Ten Commandments were intended to be used primarily by the Israelites, we see them reoccur in the New Testament, making them applicable to all of mankind. It is through the Ten Commandments that the followers of God are able to distinguish right from wrong. In the book of Genesis, God promised Abraham land and a nation. By leading the Israelites into the land of Canaan, Moses was able to fulfilled God's covenant with Abraham. However, by ordering Moses to lead the Israelites into Canaan didn't only fulfill God's covenant with Abraham, but also prefigured the coming of Christ. For example, the Israelites represented those who are dead, living, and have yet to be born. Egypt acted as the time of despair before Jesus came while Canaan represented the time of Hope and happiness after his resurrection. Lastly, Moses embodied Jesus, by leading his people from a place of darkness to a place of optimism. The Ten Commandments cover a wide range of issues, from adultery to how to worship correctly. Commandments such as "Thou shalt not kill" not only protects the people from murder, but it also prevents them from falling into the sinfulness that comes along with such a grave act of malice. God put these laws in place because of the great love He had for his chosen people. He wanted them to gain access to heaven once Christ came, and he did not want their lives to be filled with worry and sadness. Not only did God give the Israelites the Ten Commandments, but he also fulfilled his covenant with Abraham and began to restore humanity. These effects the mosaic covenant had on the world then and the world now stirred up a feeling of hope and represent God's love for his people and the world.