Because God had fulfilled one of his promises to Abraham by making his descendants a great nation, the next announcement of the Covenant of Grace contained laws that were necessary for the life of the nation of Israel. In God’s sealing of this covenant with Moses and the people in Exodus 24:1-11, we discover that the law cannot put us in a right relationship with God, but it can guide us into the best life possible.
Starting the day by focusing on the LORD orients the entire day toward him.
The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
