God continues to give the people of Israel some specific applications of the 10 Commandments, and then confirms his covenant with them.

• No other gods – Israel is to drive out the inhabitants and their gods from the land lest their gods become a snare leading Israel astray.  What gods in our land have become a snare to you?  What gods tempt you to serve them, to trust them, to put them before the one true God?
• God’s covenant confirmed – The people agree to obey God’s laws, and then offer sacrifices to God.  Moses takes some of the blood from the sacrifices and throws it on the people, declaring, “Behold, the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you.”  Many years later, before offering himself as a sacrifice, Jesus will pass the cup, saying: “this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins” (Matthew 26:28).  The Lord’s Supper is a regular confirmation of God’s new covenant with us through Jesus Christ.  As such, it is a reminder of what God has done for us, and our commitment to live for him.  Do you approach the table this way?
• Seeing God – Moses and a select number have the privilege of seeing the beauty of God, and even get to eat in his presence!  In the Lord’s Supper, we have the privilege of seeing a glimpse of God as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, and even get to eat in his presence!  Have you approached the table this way?