Joe: Alright, so this is from the second book of the Bible, Exodus, and the chapter is 23. What's the deal here?

Bible Expert: Well, Exodus 23 is all about laws and regulations, such as not bearing false witness, not taking bribes, and not following the majority in doing wrong.

Joe: Wait, wait, wait. So, no bearing false witness? That means we can't lie?

Bible Expert: That's right. It's important that we tell the truth, no matter what.

Joe: Wow, that's a tough one. Jamie, can you look up the statistics on how often people lie?

Jamie: Sure thing, Joe.

Joe: Ok, so what else is in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Well, it also talks about not oppressing strangers, the Sabbath, and the three great festivals of the year, which are the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Joe: Whoa, that's a lot. So why are these festivals so important?

Bible Expert: They were special times for the people of Israel to come together and celebrate, as well as to remember the many miracles God had done for them.