Lesson 8: Covenant at Sinai

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Lesson 8: Covenant at Sinai

Memory Text:
"You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation" (Exodus 19:4-6, NKJV).

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Exodus 19:4-6 – God's promise to make Israel His "special treasure" and "kingdom of priests" if they obey His covenant.
Core Theme: The Sinai covenant reveals God’s desire for intimate relationship, with His law as the framework for holy living.

Key Insights by Day:​

  1. Sunday: At Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1–8)
    • Israel arrives at Sinai 2 months after Exodus; God declares His covenant:
      • Promise: "You shall be My special treasure... a holy nation" (v. 5–6).
      • Requirement: Obedience to God’s voice.
    • Purpose: To prepare Israel to reflect God’s character to surrounding nations.
  2. Monday: Preparing for the Gift (Exodus 19:9–25)
    • Consecration: Israelites wash garments (symbolic purity) and set boundaries around the mountain.
    • Divine Holiness: Thunder, smoke, and trumpet blasts signify God’s majesty.
    • The Decalogue: "Ten Words" (Exodus 20:1–17) reveal God’s character—later embodied in Christ (John 1:1–3).
  3. Tuesday: The Gift of the Decalogue (Exodus 20:1–17)
    • First Tablet (vv. 1–11): Love for God (worship, reverence, Sabbath).
    • Second Tablet (vv. 12–17): Love for others (family, life, marriage, property, truth, contentment).
    • Foundation: God’s deliverance (v. 2) precedes His commands; obedience flows from gratitude (John 14:15).
  4. Wednesday: Functions of God’s Law (Romans 7:12; James 1:23–25)
    • Fence: Protects from sin’s consequences.
    • Mirror: Reveals our need for Christ (Romans 7:7).
    • Signpost: Points to Jesus, the Lawgiver and Fulfiller (Matthew 5:17).
    • Outcome: Wisdom and life for obedient hearts (Deuteronomy 4:1–6).
  5. Thursday: The Law as Promise (Romans 10:4; 3:20–24)
    • Christ the "End" of the Law: Greek telos means "goal"—Jesus fulfills the law’s righteous requirements.
    • Law as Promise: Hebrew dabarim ("words") implies God’s covenantal pledge to shape us into His image.
    • Grace Emphasis: Salvation is by faith alone; the law guides redeemed living (Ephesians 2:8–9).

Final Thoughts (Friday):​

  • Covenant Love: God’s law is not a burden but a gift of love (1 John 5:3). Obedience is the response to His deliverance ("eagles’ wings," Exodus 19:4).
  • Christ-Centered: The Decalogue points to Jesus, who writes His law on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). As Ellen White notes: "All His biddings are enablings" (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 333).
  • Call to Holiness: We are His "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), called to reflect His character through grace-empowered obedience.
"The law is God’s promise: ‘I will transform you into My holy treasure.’ At Sinai, love descended; at Calvary, Love ascended—sealing the covenant forever."
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Richard Davidson taught at one time God's original intention was to bring all the congregation up to the top of Mount Sinai, and he had a verse to "prove" it, but I cannot seem to find it. I am not seeing in the Bible where it said this. Does anybody know where it is found?
 
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