Torah Study Question #5: After the Ancient of Days sent a self proclamation in a whirlwind His “breath” was attached and the “words” literally breathed in noticeable expansions and contractions.
I now understand how frightened the Israelites were at Sinai. G-d overwhelms. His presence heightens the senses and tainted flesh becomes a shocking reality.
My question is this, “How did Moses handle each of his confrontations with the Almighty?” There had to have been a protective visual barrier (cloud perhaps). But what about His voice? Perhaps it was telepathic rather than vocal? So many curiosities.
More and more, I find myself really looking forward to your posts.
Study question 3. Why is the order of redemption before commandment significant?
I think it's clear that this is modeling the order of salvation for Christians. First we are saved by our faith, then we are convicted by the Holy Spirit, resulting in obedience.
Exodus sets the pattern (or perhaps confirms would be more appropriate, since that pattern is established at least as far back as Abraham).
Reflection question 2. How do you usually respond when wisdom comes from an unexpected or inconvenient source?
Unfortunately, I'm still working on breaking my old pattern of my first instinct being defensiveness.
I almost always come back to gratitude after I've had time to sit with it for a bit, but I still absolutely have work to do on that initial response.
Torah Study Question #5: After the Ancient of Days sent a self proclamation in a whirlwind His “breath” was attached and the “words” literally breathed in noticeable expansions and contractions.
I now understand how frightened the Israelites were at Sinai. G-d overwhelms. His presence heightens the senses and tainted flesh becomes a shocking reality.
My question is this, “How did Moses handle each of his confrontations with the Almighty?” There had to have been a protective visual barrier (cloud perhaps). But what about His voice? Perhaps it was telepathic rather than vocal? So many curiosities.
Ayin is one of the first four Hebrew words given to me last year. It’s so beautiful how the Hebrew brings a deeper understanding of Scrioture.
Holy Humor was learning the “yada-yada” of John 17:3💜✝️💜
Love this!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for another lovely study, Diane.
More and more, I find myself really looking forward to your posts.
Study question 3. Why is the order of redemption before commandment significant?
I think it's clear that this is modeling the order of salvation for Christians. First we are saved by our faith, then we are convicted by the Holy Spirit, resulting in obedience.
Exodus sets the pattern (or perhaps confirms would be more appropriate, since that pattern is established at least as far back as Abraham).
Reflection question 2. How do you usually respond when wisdom comes from an unexpected or inconvenient source?
Unfortunately, I'm still working on breaking my old pattern of my first instinct being defensiveness.
I almost always come back to gratitude after I've had time to sit with it for a bit, but I still absolutely have work to do on that initial response.
Thank you so much! That is such an amazing compliment.
And I love the answers to the questions you gave. I can relate to number 2!