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Covenant in the Old Testament: Mosaic Covenant

Covenant in the Old Testament: Mosaic Covenant

The “Mosaic Covenant” is the covenant that God made with the people of Israel, represented by Moses. It is also referred to as the Sinaitic Covenant because it was made on Mount Sinai. The covenant consists of a number of rules and commandments that God gave to the people, including the Ten Commandments. The covenant creates a special relationship between God and the Israelites: God is now the God of Israel and the Israelites are now God’s people.

Establishing the Covenant

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Exodus 19 Exodus 20 Exodus 22.21 Exodus 24 Deuteronomy 6.4 - Deuteronomy 6.5 Deuteronomy 28

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