Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Exodus 19:1-9a
by: Leota Stevens.
Moses must have been jumping for joy when God spoke to him and revealed his intentions to bless the children of Israel. This was a covenantal arrangement between God and man, and both parties had to be in agreement. God’s blessings and entitlements to these people were predicated on their obedience to him. God’s proviso illustrates his deep desire for relationship with his creation. Obedience implies trust and trust implies reliability. God had proven himself to be reliable by faithfully delivering them from the torturous bondage of Egypt.