Overview of Exodus 23–25 (KJV)
Exodus 23 – Laws and God’s Promise
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God gives final instructions about justice, mercy, and treatment of strangers, the poor, and enemies.
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Israel is commanded to keep the Sabbaths and feasts.
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God promises to send His angel before them to guide and protect them into the Promised Land, warning them not to follow the gods of the nations.
Exodus 24 – Covenant Confirmed
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Moses reads the Book of the Covenant to the people, who agree to obey.
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Sacrifices are offered, and the covenant is sealed with blood.
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Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders ascend and behold God’s glory.
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Moses goes further up Mount Sinai, remaining forty days and nights, to receive the law and the pattern for worship.
Exodus 25 – Instructions for the Tabernacle
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God commands Moses to take an offering from the people.
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Detailed instructions are given for the Ark of the Covenant, the mercy seat, the table of shewbread, and the golden lampstand.
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These items symbolize God’s presence and provision among His people.
