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.
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