![]() In both passages of Scripture, the Lord’s specific instructions included the words all and fully.īut, sadly, in Exodus 33:3, something had happened. Note in this Scripture verse 5: the Lord said obey me fully. 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.” Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. "‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. The Lord gave him a message to give to the Israelites. Moses had gone up to spend time with God and the Lord spoke to him from the mountain. ![]() In chapter 19 of this same book, God also provided a similar covenant promise. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Predrag Images Make the following notations about this Scripture: Pay attention, listen and do all. In verse 22, God specifically told the people that if they listen carefully and did all that He said to do, then He would protect them by becoming an enemy to their enemies and opposing those who opposed them. If you listen carefully to what he says and do all that I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and will oppose those who oppose you.” Do not rebel against him he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him. Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. In Exodus 23:20-22, God continues to teach and give instruction to the Israelites by outlining a conditional promise to the people: In this book, God outlined specific laws and instructions that the people were to follow– from laws governing the Sabbath, to laws of justice and mercy, guidance on social responsibility and even specifics on holding the annual feasts and festivals. Moses penned the book of Exodus in order to tell the story of the Israelites’ flight out of bondage and it was written as a reminder to the people of Israel about the number of times God provided for their needs. In addition to these major covenants, there is also a smaller covenant promise made between God and the Israelites that can be found in the book of Exodus chapter 23. These covenants include the Noahic covenant, Mosaic covenant, Abrahamic covenant, Davidic covenant and the New Covenant. There are several major covenant agreements contained in the Bible – major promises from God to man. Do you know how many times I have told you the same thing-to just stop, pay attention, listen, and obey my instructions and you will be okay?” Apparently she thought she knew best.Īfter about the 14th time of telling her to stop, God finally whacked me on the head and said: “Cindy, I am trying to teach you a lesson here. I tried to put limits on where she walked, I leashed her on a long lead and warned her not to get in the area where the burweed was flourishing but she did not listen and obey my instructions. ![]() When the burweed is in season, the stickers get matted in the fur of animals and can be very painful and difficult to pull out. If you have longhaired animals that like to run around outside, you know what I mean. It was like wrestling a wild beast to get the burweed stickers out of the fur of my dog, Chloe’s ears. I must have said those words fifteen times and she was just not listening. Stop, look at me and listen! If you will just do what I say then I can help you! An example of this is: if you do this then I’ll do this or if you listen to me and do what I tell you to, then I will help you. It is a conditional promise or a promise with responsibilities. A covenant is an agreement that involves obligations. ![]()
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