What came first the law or Moses' hike up Mount Sinai? Many people would have you believe the law only applies to the Israelites and was first instantiated on Mount Sinai. However, there are examples of the law being enforced well before Moses' and the Israelites embarked on the Exodus. Let's look at some of these examples and discus what it means for us today.

Psalms is a wonderful collection of poetry. Let's look at the history of the book and the impact it has had on us today.

The final person discussed in Judges is Micah. He created an idol that took the descendants of Dan into idolatry all the way until they went into captivity.

Joshua 12 lists the conquests of Moses and Joshua, while the beginning of Joshua 13 details the promised lands that still awaited them.

The final days of Moses and the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua is covered

This chapter presents another episode of disbelief that plagues the Israelites, however this time, Moses and Aaron also succumb to this doubt.

Korah and a few others lead a rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

God shares more details on the priesthood and reveals the death of two of Aaron's sons.

The Israelites carry out God's instructions. In Exodus 35, we are taken back to the task of constructing the tabernacle and installing Aaron as priest. Much of the material in these chapters seems redundant, since Moses is simply confirming that they built everything to God's specification. However, there are bits of new information in these verses and it is important to note the diligence the Israelites took in maintaining God's standard.

The aftermath of the golden calf incident tells us about repentance and shows us God's ability to forgive.

While Moses is on the mount talking to God, the Israelites are quick to break the first & ...

In these chapters the instructions and specifications for the tabernacle are given.

A look at the sixth commandment: thou shalt not kill.

Moses trains leaders to judge God's will and is given the Ten Commandments by God himself.

Moses is one of the most influential people of the Old Testament.

The beginning of the Israelites' famous Exodus is discussed. Even after witnessing God's miracles first hand, the Israelites continued to doubt God. During the beginning of the Exodus there are many obstacles the Israelites must overcome with the help of God, and each time they doubt the Lord 's ability.

Before the Israelites left, there were a series of plagues that befell Egypt. The final plague introduces us to the Jewish holiday of The Passover.

Moses may have been raised by Pharaoh's daughter, but it took some shaping and convincing from God to make him the leader we know today.