Exodus 18-20

Exodus 18-20

 

The Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the foot of Mount Sinai was filled with miracles—undeniable manifestations of the Lord’s matchless power, love, and mercy. However, the Lord had blessings in store for them that went beyond freeing them from Egypt and satisfying their physical hunger and thirst. He wanted them to become His covenant people, His “peculiar treasure,” and a “holy nation” (Exodus 19:5–6). Today, the blessings of this covenant extend beyond just one nation or people. God wants all of His children to become His covenant people, to “obey [His] voice indeed, and keep [His] covenant” (Exodus 19:5), for He shows His mercy “unto thousands of them that love [Him], and keep [His] commandments” (Exodus 20:6).

 

Exodus 18: A God of Miracles. Jethro visits Moses with his wife and children. "Blessed be the Lord that delivered you out of the hands of the Egyptians" Jethro instructs Moses on Priesthood delegation to lighten his load and strengthen the Isralites" . Moses received priesthood from Jethro previously and advised him to choose able men to help delegrate and manage. 

 

Exodus 19

"The children of Israel went forth out of Egypt" Pitched their tents at the mount of Mount Sani. Ready for a temple experience. We similarly live in the wilderness and can wonder confused and feel lost. We can find our way by trusting in the Lord and lean not unto thy own understanding. Moses went up to God, Lord told him "you have seen what I have done and brought you out of Egypt as on the wings of an Eagle".  Simpolically the Lord comes down to rescue us as well. "If you will obey my voice...you will be come a peculiar people...a holy nation" (If /then statement Exodus 19:5-6) . The Lord will preserve us just as he preserved the Israelits. "Let God Prevail". Segulla = special possesion or property. We are the Lords people, His holy nation.

 

Exodus 20 - 10 commandments

One God, no graven images, don't take lord name in vain, honor sabath day, honor father and mother, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not commit adultry, steal, bear false witness, thou shalt not covet.

So simple a child can recite them and so important to become a faithful follower God.