GREAT PROMISES FROM GOD
Text: Exodus 19-20
9 February 2009
GREAT PROMISES FROM GOD
1. A special treasure to God above all people Exodus 19:5c
2. A kingdom of priests Exodus 19:d
3. A holy nation Exodus 19:5e
GRAVE CONDITIONS ATTACHED
1. Obedience to God’s voice Exodus 19:5a
2. Keeping of God’s covenant Exodus 19:5b
MOSES’ SPECIAL MINISTRY
1. Representing God to the children of Israel
a) To the elders
“So Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before them all these words which the LORD commanded him.” Exodus 19:7
b) To the people (implied)
“Then all the people answered together and said, ‘All that the people has spoken we will do.” Exodus 19:8a
2. Representing the people to God
“So Moses brought back the words of the people to the LORD.” Exodus 19:8b
SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS MINISTRY
1. Special personal ministry of Moses
a) Unique
b) Temporary
2. Illustrative ministry
a) Of the role/position of the high priest (Aaronic)
b) Of the role/ position of an Intercessor
PATTERN OF THIS SPECIAL MINISTRY
Carefully recorded in Exodus 19
1. Representing God to the people
a) Occasion: Appearance of God at Mt. Sinai
b) Content: Instructions concerning the approach at Mt. Sina Exodus 19:10-13
“So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and sanctified the people” Exodus 19:14
2. Representing the people to God
“And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain.” Exodus 19:17
CHALLENGING LESSONS
1. Highlighting of the role of the pastor/ prayer leader
2. Dual roles
a) Representing God
b) Representing people
3. Challenges (Reminders)
a) To know God
i) Personally
ii) In-depth
b) To know His will
i) Past History
ii) Current relevance
c) To instruct
i) Standing before God
ii) Standing before people