2025-10-26 Moses 04 (shared slides).pptx

Lesson 4 of 13
Moses: Face to Face with God

Lesson 4 – Mount Sinai: Meeting with God
Exodus 19:1-25

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1. Lesson 4 Mount Sinai: Meeting with God Exodus 19:1–25 October 26, 2025

2. Exodus 19:1-25

3. Exodus 19:1-25 (NIV) 1 On the first day of the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on that very day—they came to the Desert of Sinai. 2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain.

4. 3 Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.

5. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."

6. 7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the LORD had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, "We will do everything the LORD has said." So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD.

7. 9 The LORD said to Moses, "I am going to come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear me speaking with you and will always put their trust in you." Then Moses told the LORD what the people had said.

8. 10 And the LORD said to Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes 11 and be ready by the third day, because on that day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.

9. 12 Put limits for the people around the mountain and tell them, 'Be careful that you do not approach the mountain or touch the foot of it. Whoever touches the mountain is to be put to death. 13 They are to be stoned or shot with arrows; not a hand is to be laid on them. No person or animal shall be permitted to live.' Only when the ram's horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain."

10. 14 After Moses had gone down the mountain to the people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes. 15 Then he said to the people, "Prepare yourselves for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations."

11. 16 On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast. Everyone in the camp trembled. 17 Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain.

12. 18 Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the LORD descended on it in fire. The smoke billowed up from it like smoke from a furnace, and the whole mountain trembled violently. 19 As the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and the voice of God answered him.

13. 20 The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain. So Moses went up 21 and the LORD said to him, "Go down and warn the people so they do not force their way through to see the LORD and many of them perish. 22 Even the priests, who approach the LORD, must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them."

14. 23 Moses said to the LORD, "The people cannot come up Mount Sinai, because you yourself warned us, 'Put limits around the mountain and set it apart as holy.'"

15. 24 The LORD replied, "Go down and bring Aaron up with you. But the priests and the people must not force their way through to come up to the LORD, or he will break out against them." 25 So Moses went down to the people and told them.

16. Question 1 1. What is Moses’ role throughout this encounter between God and his people?

17. Moses as Mediator Receives covenant terms from God (vv. 3-6) Communicates God’s terms to Israel (v. 7) Reports Israel’s response to God (v. 8) Channel for God’s instructions (vv. 10ff)

18. Question 2 2. God invites Israel into a covenant, a binding agreement. What are the conditions and benefits of the covenant? How does a covenant change a relationship? (19:3-6)

19. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant , then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession . Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation . These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites. (Exodus 19:5-6, NIV)

20. Question 3 3. What does it reveal about God that he forms a covenant with those he has chosen and delivered?

21. God's willingness to covenant with Israel reveals his character as a relational deity who desires intimate partnership with humanity rather than distant sovereignty over subjects. The Hebrew concept of "covenant" implies mutual commitment and a binding obligation that limits divine freedom for the sake of the relationship.

22. Question 4 4. Over a thousand years later, Jesus offered a new covenant. What is the new covenant? What does it say about God that he has provided a new covenant? (see Mark 14:22-25)

23. The new covenant centers on Jesus’ sacrificial death as the means of forgiveness and relationship with God, transforming the basis of divine-human relationship from law-keeping to grace-receiving.

24. “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many …” (Mark 14:24, NIV)

25. “Poured out for many” indicates: Substitutionary atonement, not human performance Scope expands beyond Israel, to include Gentiles

26. God’s provision of a new covenant: Divine persistence in pursuing relationship. Divine willingness to pay the ultimate price. Divine grace exceeds human expectation or merit. Divine inclusiveness transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries to embrace all who respond in faith.

27. Question 5 5. What did God say to Moses? Why? (19:9)

28. The LORD said to Moses, “I am going to come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear me speaking with you and will always put their trust in you.” (Exodus 19:9, NIV)

29. Question 6 6. What specific instructions did God want the Israelites to follow? Why? (19:10–15)

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31. Theology of Consecration Human preparation before approaching God. Spiritual preparation, not casual contact. Divine transcendence & covenant relationship. Divine encounter affects the whole person. Divine blessing and judgment often coexist.

32. Question 7 7. Describe the sights and sounds that God orchestrates as he reveals himself to the Israelites. Why do you think he creates such an awesome experience for this encounter? (19:16-19)

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34. Reasons for this Awesome Experience Divine transcendence & holiness command respect & obedience. Covenant inauguration is the foundational divine encounter. Overwhelming experience validates the significance of the moment. Divine power guarantees promises and threatens curses. Public theophany provides witness that prevents later denial. Display prepares Israel to trust the invisible God.

35. Question 8 8. What impression do you think the people have of both God and Moses as God descends to the top of the mountain and Moses ascends the mountain? (19:20–25)

36. The people likely develop a profound respect for divine holiness that cannot be approached casually, a deep appreciation for Moses' unique calling and courage in approaching divine presence, and a growing dependence on a mediated rather than direct divine relationship.

37. Question 9 9. Whom did God tell Moses to go down the mountain and bring back? Why him and no one else? (19:24)

38. This selective invitation establishes Aaron's unique status as Moses' divinely appointed partner in mediating between God and Israel, foreshadowing his role as high priest in the religious system.

39. Question 10 10. Moses leads the people out to meet with God. How are you involved in leading people to meet with God?

40. Relevant leadership elements Prepared people for divine encounter through teaching about God's character, requirements, and promises. Spiritual preparation through consecration, repentance, and heart preparation to enable meaningful encounter. Served as mediator who brought divine communication to people who could not receive it directly. Protected people from spiritual danger by maintaining boundaries and teaching reverence for divine holiness.

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42. Lesson 4 Mount Sinai: Meeting with God Exodus 19:1–25 October 26, 2025

43. Lesson 5 Tent and Cleft: Alone with God Exodus 33:7–23 November 2, 2025