Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law Laws & Justice: Biblical Law Comparison Chart

Old Testament Series | Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law
Laws & Justice: Biblical Law Comparison Chart

Help students discover that God’s laws were designed to promote justice, mercy, fairness, and care for others. In this engaging Bible Study + Project, students explore Exodus 21–23 (the Book of the Covenant) and compare biblical laws with modern laws to see how many timeless principles continue to shape societies today.

Through research, critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection, students create a Biblical Law Comparison Chart that examines how ancient laws relate to modern legal systems while considering God’s heart for justice and compassion.

What's Included
- Complete Teacher Direction Page with a clear lesson outline
- Student Overview page introducing the Book of the Covenant
- Group Investigation instruction page outlining the five project steps
- Online Resources reference page
- Research & Planning worksheet with guided research questions and key vocabulary
- Biblical Law Comparison Chart planning worksheet
- Devotional & Reflection worksheet focused on justice, mercy, and loving others
- Full-color versions of all student pages
- Black-and-white versions for economical classroom printing

Students Will
- Read and investigate Exodus 21–23
- Explore how biblical laws protected the vulnerable and promoted justice
- Research concepts such as restitution, mercy, accountability, and fairness
- Compare at least five biblical laws with modern laws on similar topics
- Analyze similarities and differences between ancient and contemporary legal principles
- Design and present a Biblical Law Comparison Chart
- Reflect on how God’s justice and mercy can influence their own lives and relationships
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Perfect for Bible classes, Christian schools, homeschool settings, church education programs, and middle school Old Testament studies.

This lesson is part of the Old Testament Series and belongs to Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law, a collection of engaging Bible Study + Project lessons designed to bring Scripture to life through research, discussion, creativity, and meaningful personal reflection.

This lesson is designed to serve as a companion to your existing Bible curriculum, textbook, church program, or homeschool studies. It is intended to enrich and reinforce instruction through research, discussion, and project-based learning rather than replace a comprehensive Bible curriculum.