1. 'I am the Lord your God' (1-21)

God made a covenant with his people. He spoke to them out of fire on the mountain. Moses was the mediator (5). God gave them and their descendants the 10 Commandments (Ex 19,20). The first 4 commandments, in verses 1-15, concern man's relationship with God. The commandments in verses 16-21 concern man's relationship with man. These commandments are the basis of the covenant. God brought the people out of slavery; now, they must learn to live as his holy people.

2. Oh, that they would always fear me! (22-33)

God wants men to live according to his rules because they can only be miserable when they ignore his way and follow their own ways. He spoke to them out of the fire, with awesome sound effects in order to plant the fear of God in their hearts. As long as they feared God and obeyed his word, they could live, maintain his blessings, and prosper.

Application: Lord, help me to fear you and obey your laws. Thank you for my mediator, Jesus.
One Word: Fear God, obey his word, and live