Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of Peace And JusticeSample

October 1

Introduction

The name “Exodus” means departure, and the book of Exodus describes the departure of the Israelites from Egypt where they had been slaves. Today’s reading recounts God’s covenant with the people when they were camped at Mount Sinai. Moses tells them what he had been told by God—laws known as the Ten Commandments (often referred to as the “Decalogue,” from the Latin for “ten words” or “ten statements”). These commandments provided the people with moral, civil, and religious laws by which they were to live.

Today’s Scripture: Exodus 20:1, 2a, 3

God spoke, and these were his words: “I am the LORD your God. … Worship no god but me.”

Today’s Reading

Exodus 20:1-17

Reflect

The Ten Commandments are based on an ancient form of treaty between a ruler and his people. In such a treaty, the ruler identifies himself and refers to acts done on behalf of the people. Then the ruler gives laws that the people are to live by in order to keep their part of the treaty. Reread verses 1-17. Identify how the aspects of such a treaty are reflected in the Ten Commandments.

Pray

Sovereign God, you have rescued me from bondage to sin. Teach me to obey your commandments and to live each day in a way that honors you. You are my God and I worship you alone. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Government legislative officials

Tomorrow’s Reading

Leviticus 25:1-22: The Year of Restoration is described.

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