Old Testament both Jews and Christians have always interpreted the Bible (both the "Old" and "New" Testaments) as an affirmation of the oneness of Almighty God. The Old Testament stresses the special relationship between God and his chosen people, Israel, but includes instructions for proselytes as well. This relationship is expressed in the biblical covenant (contract) between the two, received by Moses. The law codes in books such as Exodus and especially Deuteronomy are the terms of the contract: Israel swears faithfulness to God, and God swears to be Israel's special protector and supporter. Further themes in the Old Testament include salvation,
Yom Tov Torah readings the second day of Passover in the Diaspora, the reading is the same as for the first day of Sukkot, namely, Leviticus 22:26–23:44, which sets forth the holidays throughout the year, and the sacrifices for each. The second day of Passover cannot occur on Shabbat. The individual readings are as follows: Reading 1: Leviticus 22:26–23:3 Reading 2: Leviticus 23:4–14 Reading 3: Leviticus 23:15–22 Reading 4: Leviticus 23:23–32 Reading 5: Leviticus 23:33–44 Maftir: Numbers 28:16–25 Haftarah: II Kings 23:1–9 and 21–25 On the first day of Chol HaMoed, Exodus 13:1–16 is read. This section describes the commandment not to eat or