I wonder as I read this book at how God expected the Israelites to follow all of these. Humans are not perfect (big surprise!), especially the Israelites. Each time they face a trial they cry to Moses to help them. They are tested, it seems, daily. And know they are expected to follow all of these laws or else. The punishments seem exceedingly harsh as well. To us in this day and age we would never think to kill someone for a wrong deed. Well, not all of us would.
I almost feel as if God was setting them up for failure. Could they really keep all of these laws and be faithful? Is that what God expects of us? Luckily we have the new testament to help and guide us through our lives to live as Jesus. Thank you God for sending us Jesus to wash away our sin!
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