Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

given back at evening time. Judges were warned against perverting
justice, aiding a false cause, or receiving bribes. Slander was
prohibited, and acts of kindness were required even toward personal
enemies.
The people were reminded of the sacred obligation of the
Sabbath. Yearly feasts were appointed, at which all the men of the
nation were to assemble before the Lord, bringing to Him their
offerings of gratitude and the first fruits of His provision of crops.
The purpose of all these regulations was stated--all were given for
the good of Israel. The Lord said, "You shall be holy men to Me."
These laws were to be recorded by Moses and carefully
treasured as the foundation of the national law, and, with the ten
precepts, as the condition of God's fulfilling His promises to Israel.
The message was now given, "Behold, I send an Angel before
you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I
have prepared. Beware of Him and obey His voice; do not provoke
Him." Christ in the pillar of cloud and of fire was their Leader.
While there were symbols or "types" pointing to a Savior to come,
there was also a present Savior, who gave commands to Moses for
the people and was presented to them as the only channel of
blessing.
How the "Old Covenant" was Made
After coming down from the mountain, "Moses came and told
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