Details of mixing incense that was to be kept holy for times of worship, Moses up on the mountain receives tablets written by the hand of God, the people sin and Aaron creates a golden calf which they worship and become a laughingstock, the Lord’s anger burns against the Israelites.

1) Throw off the sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1). 2) Consider the “great cloud of witnesses” and faithful work of others who are serving God. 3) Fix your eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). 4) Embrace God’s discipline for your good (Hebrews 12:5-11). 5) Pursue the prize (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). 6) Know God is enough (2 Corinthians 12:9). 7) Recognize the difference between body and soul (2 Corinthians 4:16). 8) Check your perspective of time (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). 9) Put your hope in God and wait on Him (Luke 17:7-10).

Much detail about the priestly garments and the consecration of the priests and all items used in worship

Detailed instructions are provided for building the tabernacle and each item inside it. Clearly, God cares about the details and about beauty, and He expects us to give of the beautiful things He gives us to use in worship.

More laws are detailed for the Israelites, along with commands to celebrate festival, then the people are consecrated and the elders see God!

God speaks to the Israelites at Mount Sinai and the people tremble in fear. God gives them the Ten Commandments and begins to clarify specific laws and decrees, such as these laws regarding injuries and slaves.

After many miraculous events, God provides manna and quail for the Israelites, yet they continue to grumble and complain and fail to always follow God’s instructions. Moses realizes that he cannot lead the people by himself, but he needs others to support and help him. Sometimes wise relatives visiting from a distance can help us recognize our needs and evaluate how best to meet them.

God again delivers the Israelites from the Egyptians by parting the Red Sea.

God’s mighty power is displayed through the final plague on the Egyptians. Instructions for Passover are given and the Israelites leave Egypt.

Moses and Aaron go before Pharaoh and God sends the plagues on Egypt. Water to blood, frogs, gnats, livestock killed, boils, and hail... but still Pharaoh rejects God.