The Lord reveals himself to the descendants of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai
In a time of intense climactic events, God revealed Himself to Israel in the most dramatic way. At Mount Sinai, He gave the Law and spoke audibly to Moses. It was a powerful moment in history, one that highlighted the holiness of God and clearly defined sin (Romans 7:7; Galatians 3:24-25).
Before He can reveal Himself to Israel, they had to prepare themselves. They needed to do things like sanctify themselves, wash their clothes, and respect the boundaries that He had set around the mountain.
God’s presence on the mountain was a terrifying sight for the people. They were told to stay away from the mountain, and if anyone broke the boundaries, they would die.
It was the kind of scary that made you think twice about going on a hike. But the LORD was with them, and he had a plan for their lives!
On three different occasions, God appeared to Moses at Mount Sinai. Each time, it was a powerful moment that showcased the holiness of God and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
