Exo 20 | Scofield | STEP | So Moses The Mosaic Covenant, (1) given to Israel (2) in three divisions, each essential to the others, and together forming the Mosaic Covenant, viz.: the Commandments, expressing the righteous will of God the "judgments," governing the social life of Israel ; ; and the "ordinances," governing the religious life of Israel ; ; . These three elements form "the law," as that phrase is generically used in the New Testament (e.g.) . The Commandments and the ordinances formed one religious system. The Commandments were a "ministry of condemnation" and of "death" the ordinances gave, in the high priest, a representative of the people with Jehovah; and in the sacrifices a "cover" (see "Atonement," (See Scofield " ") for their sins in anticipation of the Cross ; ; ; . The Christian is not under the conditional Mosaic Covenant of works, the law, but under the unconditional New Covenant of grace. ; ; ; ; ; ; . See NEW COVENANT. (See Scofield " ") See,for the other seven covenants: EDENIC (See Scofield " ") ; ADAMIC See Scofield " "; NOAHIC See Scofield " "; ABRAHAMIC See Scofield " "; PALESTINIAN See Scofield " "; DAVIDIC See Scofield " "; NEW See Scofield " ".

Exodus 20

So Moses

The Mosaic Covenant,

(1) given to Israel
(2) in three divisions, each essential to the others, and together forming the Mosaic Covenant, viz.: the Commandments, expressing the righteous will of God Exodus 20:1-26 the "judgments," governing the social life of Israel ; Exodus 21:1; 24:11 and the "ordinances," governing the religious life of Israel ; Exodus 24:12; 31:18. These three elements form "the law," as that phrase is generically used in the New Testament (e.g.) Matthew 5:17,18. The Commandments and the ordinances formed one religious system. The Commandments were a "ministry of condemnation" and of "death" 2 Corinthians 3:7-9 the ordinances gave, in the high priest, a representative of the people with Jehovah; and in the sacrifices a "cover" (see "Atonement," (See Scofield "Leviticus 16:6") for their sins in anticipation of the Cross ; Hebrews 5:1-3; 9:6-9; Romans 3:25,26. The Christian is not under the conditional Mosaic Covenant of works, the law, but under the unconditional New Covenant of grace. ; Romans 3:21-27; 6:14,15; Galatians 2:16; Galatians 3:10-14,16-18,24-26; 4:21-31; Hebrews 10:11-17. See NEW COVENANT.

(See Scofield "Hebrews 8:8")

See,for the other seven covenants:

EDENIC (See Scofield "Genesis 1:28") ; ADAMIC See Scofield "Genesis 3:15"; NOAHIC See Scofield "Genesis 9:1"; ABRAHAMIC See Scofield "Genesis 15:18"; PALESTINIAN See Scofield "Deuteronomy 30:3"; DAVIDIC See Scofield "2 Samuel 7:16"; NEW See Scofield "Heb 8:8". shalt not make

There is a threefold giving of the law. First, orally, in Exodus 20:1-17. This was pure law, with no provision of priesthood and sacrifice for failure, and was accompanied by the "judgments" ; Exodus 21:1-23:13; relating to the relations of Hebrew with Hebrew; to which were added Exodus 23:14-19 directions for keeping three annual feasts, and Exodus 23:20-33 instructions for the conquest of Canaan. These words Moses communicated to the people. Exodus 24:3-8. Immediately, in the persons of their elders, they were admitted to the fellowship of God. Exodus 24:9-11.

Second, Moses was then called up to receive the tables of stone. Exodus 24:12-18. The story then divides. Moses, in the mount, receives the gracious instructions concerning the tabernacle, priesthood, and sacrifice (Ex 25.-31.) Meantime (Ex 32.), the people, led by Aaron, break the first commandment. Moses, returning, breaks the tables "written with the finger of God." ; Exodus 31:18; 32:16-19.

Third, the second tables were made by Moses, and the law again written by the hand of Jehovah Exodus 34:1,28,29; Deuteronomy 10:4. afar off

For contrast between law and grace, cf. Ephesians 2:13; Luke 1:10 with Hebrews 10:19-22. fear

(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").