1. We will obey God's word (1-8)

The sealing of the covenant between God and his people was like a wedding ceremony. Moses told the people God's laws; they made a decision to be God's people. Then Moses wrote down God's word. After sprinkling the blood of sacrificed animals on the altar, Moses read the Book of the Covenant. The people responded, 'We will obey the Lord.' Then Moses sprinkled them with blood; the covenant was sealed, their sins were forgiven. They became God's holy people. This ceremony looks forward to the new covenant-the blood of Jesus shed for our sins.

2. A fellowship meal (9-11)

Moses and the priests and elders of Israel represented the nation as they ate a glorious fellowship meal before the Lord. Real fellowship among God's people must be before the Lord.

3. Moses goes up the mountain (12-18)

God called Moses back up the mountain to give him the law and the commandments; the Bible is the core of the covenant relationship.

Application: Lord, thank you for the new covenant in Jesus' blood. We are your people.
One Word: A covenant sealed in blood