The Rules of Engagement

“Speak to the House of Jacob, tell the People of Israel: ‘You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to me. If you will listen obediently to what I say and keep my covenant, out of all peoples you’ll be my special treasure. The whole Earth is mine to choose from, but you’re special: a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.’ Exodus 19:3-6 (The Message)

“…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” Isaiah 40:31

“ Mount Sinai was all smoke because G OD had come down on it as fire. Smoke poured from it like smoke from a furnace. The whole mountain shuddered in huge spasms. The trumpet blasts grew louder and louder. Moses spoke and God answered in thunder” Exodus 19:18-20 (The Message)

“When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die.” Exodus 20:18-19

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus” 1 Timothy 2:5

1.“You shall have no other gods before me. 2.“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 3.“You shall not misuse the name of the L ORD your God. 4.“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 5.“Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the L ORD your God is giving you.

6.“You shall not murder. 7.“You shall not commit adultery. 8.“You shall not steal. 9.“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. 10.“You shall not covet your neighbour's house. You shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.”

“Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.” Exodus 25:8-9

“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

“ Moses said to the L ORD, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favour with me.’ 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favour with you. Remember that this nation is your people.”

…The L ORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” Exodus 33:14-16

to be continued…