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read of how after being brought out from under the Egyptian house of
bondage, Israel despite having seen numerous super-natural signs and
wonders performed by Hashem, were still reluctant to let go of the
predictable existence they were forced to endure in Egypt. Time and again
The Israelites failed to look beyond the physical afflictions they suffered at
the outset of their journey to the deeper test of faith The Father was trying
to prepare them for. Tired, unaware of where the next Dairy Queen was, the
Yaakob Family Station Wagons rear bumper sticker at this point may have
read more something along the lines of this!
Keep in mind the words used for compass directions do more than
stipulate geography but also are used as metaphors to express either good
or bad character traits. For instance, the word here used typically for east,
or eastward is the Hebrew word Qedem (S#6924) rooted in the word
Qadam (S#6923) and if we consult the Theol Wordbook of the O.T. we
read,
The East may have either good or bad connotations [much like most
Hebrew letters and words]. On the one hand it is the location of Eden, but
on the other hand, it was the habitat of the men who built Babel (Gen.11:2).
When denoting the dwellers E or NE of Canaan, it frequently refers to the
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tribes hostile to Israel (Num.23:7; Jud 6:3, 33). But the prophets envision a
day when they will be subject to Israel (Isa. 11:14) (Qedem, p.785).
Here we read that Midian, much like Israel, was initially named after
one individual and how over a period of time became the name for a nation.
Later we find that when Joseph was taken as property to some Midianite
traders, also referred to as Ishmaelites gives insight that Midian
intermarried with the likes of Esau, as Esau took a wife from Ishmael, and
later we read of Reuel being born of Esau and Bashemath in Beresheet
36:4.
Notice how despite the fact that GOD has a plan that continues
regardless of mans plans, GOD is from some angles providing multiple
opportunities for rebellious hearts and stiffened-necks to repent and
become, if you will, grafted back into His seednot so much the physical
seed, but the one of The Faith of Abrahamand this is where things start to
get good yall.
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The kind of people GOD desires to use are described in chapter 18,
verse 21, which is echoed later in the apostolic scriptures in Titus, chapter 1,
verses 5-9 and 1Tim. 3:1-13 (READ).
God has good reasons for outlining who He desires to use. Make no
mistake, the call and gifts are without repentance, but if a family is
suffering from instability, the hearts and minds within that family are
affected, and therefore need nurturing and love and a model to assist in
restoring a stable environment so those giftings can be used to their full
potential. GOD can do it (parable of the talents, 30, 60, 100 fold) but before
He can bring the miracle to pass, what does He first require?
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of
Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly
with his heart ye shall take my offering. (Exo 25:1-2 KJV)
A willing heart is willing to identify the problem, and bring it to our
Heavenly Father and to allow Him to cleanse us, Ahmain? Ahmain.
CHAPTER 19: READ VERSES 1-15 ALOUD
Notice again, a very simple statement but there are no idle words in Torah.
GOD is using the natural to teach the spiritual. We read in verse 3 that
Moshe went up to God and Adonai called to him from the mountain. So
often we allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with pressures and stress
associated with the labors of the our daily grind until we despair. Think
about this though. According to Holmans we learn that Mount Sinai ranges
from 5,000-9,000 feet and in some parts is extremely mountainous. GOD
in His infinite power and might could have teleported Moshe up the
mountain instantly. But here, according to Torah, GOD called him to come
up the mountain.
The word for mountain is Har (S#2022) in the Theological
Wordbook. of The O.T. we read that
mountains are a symbol of power, also that The LORD gives His
people a sense of his nearness by choosing a mountain for His worship and
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revelation. Moses and Elijah pray on a mountain; blessings and curses are
invoked from Mount Ebal and Gerizim, worship is offered on various
mountains and the ark is set on a hill. But above all The LORD chose Sinai
and Zion as the places where He reveals Himself. Here the tribes assembled
for worship (p.516) Mountains are also symbolic of ones readiness or level
of spiritual maturity.
Comes in 3s:
What we find in verses 5 & 6 is a conditional promise. GOD says I want you
Moshe to go tell The Israelites that I want to make them MY
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Peculiar Treasure
2.
3.
In the next several verses we read Israel agreeing to obey and submit
to YHWH and then The Father explains what He wants Israel to do in
preparation for His visit. Why?
Three days is suggested by Rabbinic Sages that like Abraham at
the Akedah, three days given for preparation and self-restraint allows
time for somber reflection, so that acceptance of the Covenant can be
considered an unqualified act of free will. Jewish tradition teaches
that this third day fell on the sixth of Sivan and is identified with the
harvest festival of Shavuot, which consequently came to
commemorate the giving of the Torah. He (Adonai) says Hes going to
come down which is figurative of His desire to have relationship with
His people. Verse 15 is about maintaining ritual purity.
Etz Hayims commentators explain verse 10 saying that its easy to
be pure while standing at Sinai. Will the people be able to maintain
that sense of purity tomorrow, when they return to the challenge of
living in the world? (p.438)
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boundaries of its banks. The verb, with God as the subject connotes a
visitation that is sudden, violent and destructive, indicating the
extreme care with which GODs holiness must be approached even by
the priests who serve Him.
For your Consideration:
Abba made man to be connected, as the number of man is 6, which is the
Vav. But it is also true that just as we all need to be connected, if we do not
respect one anothers space, we too are subject to experience a break out
resulting in an uncomfortable confrontation. The lesson is, as the Israelites
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came to understand what Holy Fear is, they still should have moved at the
command of the shofar, but instead lost out on deeper intimacy with
YHWH. The other side of that is, Holy fear gives us reason to pause and
reflect before we do or say something because our words and actions have
consequences. Why did Adonai have Moshe set limits on Israel? The same
reason He gave them Torah! He was forming a protective hedge designed to
create in them an understanding that there are Holy spaces, common
spaces, and even profane spaces. We all need to make ourselves aware of
them and how Abba uses them to help us interact in our relationships with
ourselves, with God and others. Well, how do we do that? Read Torah.
Consider the following: Moshe' is a forerunner of Mashiach, his
life was one of a redeemer, a prophet chosen of YHVH, to deliver Israel, to
lead them to the mountain to meet with YHVH and to enter into to
covenant with Him and to teach and to lead Israel in the Way of Torah. This
particular read of Yitro in chapter 19, verse 9 I read "The LORD said to
Moses, "Behold, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that the people may
hear when I speak with you and may also believe in you forever." Then
Moses told the words of the people to the LORD."
Why did this verse strike me in such a peculiar way? Ive read it many
times, but The Holy Spirit opened my eyes to it. Allow me to share; Moses
was reluctant to become the man God wanted him to become right?
Remember how he argued with God at the burning bush? And especially
after much persecution at the hands of Pharaoh, Israel was yet unconvinced
that Moshe' was to be their leader. In fact as time wears on even after
having been delivered from Pharaoh we see some of the worst behavior in
some people come out as they seek to challenge and confront Moshe', and
this to their own peril. But the point I really want to make is that Israel
needed someone, someone of flesh and blood, an example who they could
visually see, that they could touch, and hear from day to day. And yet,
Moshe himself I think at this point is not even totally convinced that he is
YHVH's man, but God says, 'so that the people may believe in You forever.'
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to Him by our daily choices and priorities, by the way we conduct our lives.
But we must commit ourselves to being pure beloved! Without committing
ourselves to that then we will make allowances for compromise. Let us
vigorously pursue YHVH with a pure heart today.
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