This section of Exodus is a combination of moral, ceremonial, and civil laws, which point us to Christ and/or guide our lives today.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
God's presence in the early church produced awesome acts of community giving and healing but also an awesome judgment against hypocrisy and deception.
There is only one true and living God who can rescue humans from serving our handmade gods.