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.

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart. 2 Chronicles 25:2 KJV Amaziah becomes king of Judah after the death of Joash. He his crowned king at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. Like his father, he is assassinated for turning against God.

A look at the boy who became king of Judah at the age of 7! Plus discussion on the parallels between Athaliah's murders and end of days prophecies.

Ahaziah's brief reign plus the cruelty of his mother Athaliah are discussed.

The reign of Jehoram of Judah is discussed.

1 Kings 21 shows us the true treachery of Queen Jezebel--she is probably the source of the phrase "I'd kill for it."

Bathsheba was a young woman just trying to stay clean, when David's wandering eyes got both of them into trouble. The hidden lesson in this passage confronts the double standard for men and women concerning sex.

Saul becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill him. This post covers those attempts, the help of David's supporters, and David's reaction.

God arranges cities to accommodate the Levites, who have no inheritance. We also learn about cities of refuge and discover an interesting link between poverty/destitution and violence.

The law is one of the most misunderstood and confused portions of the Bible. These misunderstandings are often the cause of disbelief, the source of argument, and a stumbling block for believers who are unsure (and often unaware) of the what and how the laws apply. It is important to understand that God's moral law still stands today, but the judiciary law which delegates punishment for breaking the law does not. Before we start talking about the laws Moses gives the Israelites in Exodus 22 & 23, take a minute to brush up on how Biblical law applies today, if you are confused. I have a post discussing this issue entitled The Law .

Some insight on Biblical law.

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.

Cain, mankind's first murder, the infamous son of Adam and Eve.

Discussion on The Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.

An examination of Noah, his family, and the flood mentioned from Genesis 6-9.