Israelites Meet God at Mount Sinai

God's Urgent Call
Calling of Prophets

Moses and the Burning Bush

Exodus 19:1-9 The Message

Mount Sinai

19 1-2 Three months after leaving Egypt the Israelites entered the Wilderness of Sinai. They followed the route from Rephidim, arrived at the Wilderness of Sinai, and set up camp. Israel camped there facing the mountain.
3-6 As Moses went up to meet God, God called down to him from the mountain: “Speak to the House of Jacob, tell the People of Israel: ‘You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to me. If you will listen obediently to what I say and keep my covenant, out of all peoples you’ll be my special treasure. The whole Earth is mine to choose from, but you’re special: a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.’
“This is what I want you to tell the People of Israel.”
7 Moses came back and called the elders of Israel together and set before them all these words which God had commanded him.
8 The people were unanimous in their response: “Everything God says, we will do.” Moses took the people’s answer back to God.
9 God said to Moses, “Get ready. I’m about to come to you in a thick cloud so that the people can listen in and trust you completely when I speak with you.” Again Moses reported the people’s answer to God.

For Reflection

God requires only two things, God's people should listen obediently to God's will and keep God's covenant.  God sets the Israelites apart from all other peoples as an example of human potential.

And so it is that God places those of us who believe in God and obey Gods precepts as examples for all peoples.  How are we doing?

Pray

Pray that you are obedient to God's will.  Pray that those with whom you come in contact see the grace of God in you.  Pray so that you can make your life a living example of God's gift to all who will accept it.