In this chapter we have, I. The commands God gave to Israel, 1. To sanctify all their firstborn to him, Ex. 13:1–2. 2. To be sure to remember their deliverance out of Egypt , and, in remembrance of it, to keep the feast of unleavened bread, Ex. 13:5–7. 3.

Care is here taken to perpetuate the remembrance, I. Of the preservation of Israel’s firstborn, when the firstborn of the Egyptians were slain. In memory of that distinguishing favour, and in gratitude for it, the firstborn, in all ages, were to be consecrated to God, as his peculiars , and to be…

Here we have, I. Further directions concerning the dedicating of their firstborn to God. 1. The firstlings of their cattle were to be dedicated to God, as part of their possessions. Those of clean beasts—calves, lambs, and kids—if males, were to be sacrificed, Ex. 22:30 Num. 18:17–18.

Here is, I. The choice God made of their way, Ex. 13:17–18. He was their guide. Moses gave them direction but as he received it from the Lord. Note, The way of man is not in himself, Jer. 10:23. He may devise his way, and design it; but, after all, it is God that directs his steps, Prov. 16:9.