When Israel left Egypt God made a covenant with them. He became tbeir husband. They were his bride. God promised to guard, guide and provide for them. Israel vowed to obey and honour him. God kept his side of the bargain but Israel did not. We can learn a lot by studying the history of Israel and to ensure that we do not copy their mistakes. They turned away from the living God and took unto themselves other gods whom they served with all their heart. Let us not do the same. Let us not follow their path and make the same mistakes.