As part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, He teaches his followers not only to do the right things but for the right reasons.

After giving his covenant, God now confirms it and gives a surprising invitation as He prepares his people for worship in the future.

After instructing his people in the last section, God now assures them of his presence and plan to take them into the promised land and warns them of the dangers they will face.

Today's passage concludes the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22-23:19) by returning to the foundational principle that began it: worshiping God exclusively.

As we continue through Exodus, we move into the final section of the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22-23:29). Here God gives his people laws that weave together social life and proper worship.

As part of the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22-23:19), today's passage gives instructions about protecting other people and the property of other people.

After being severely mistreated in Egypt, God's people were given many instructions in the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22-23:19) that elaborated on how they could treat others well, including this passage about servants.

Today's passage follows the Ten Commandments and introduces a section of Exodus known as the Book of the Covenant (20:22-23:19) that expands on how God's people can glorify Him and get along well with each other—beginning with true worship.

God gave his people ten commandments to demonstrate their loyalty to Him, including the tenth one about not coveting.

God gave his people ten commandments to demonstrate their loyalty to Him, including the ninth one about not giving false testimony.