Topics, today, are Moses as a prophet of GOD, and the conditions among the people that had to be met when Israel received the law at Mount Sinai. Also there is more on GOD as a “man of war.” A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “none” (Level 1 with 95 points, a member March 12, 2013) posted the following:
Why were the Israelites not allowed to go with Moses on top of Mt. Sainai to get the ten commandments?
THE BATTLE AXE: A GOD of War? (03/12/2013)—Because it is colorful, graphic, memorable and easily understood, language associated with war is used throughout the holy writings. War is often regarded as a display of divine authority and power. However, war is always only a human enterprise that entails armed conflict, widespread death and costly destruction. As such, the impact of war may be crippling, global, and enduring. Despite its promotion of violence, many advocate war as having great benefit. Just as many believe there cannot be life without death also, many hold that there cannot be life without war. War is regarded as “good” where war fuels such necessary aspects of social living as consumerism; economic, industrial and technological development of nations; employment; medical research; and population control. GOD does not use war in any of the primary expressions of divine process, and sacred purpose (e.g., Creation, forgiveness, judgment, repentance, revelation, salvation, sanctification). Until rebirth and growth through the Holy Spirit, many Christian believers also continue the many conventions, habits and traditions using language that speaks of spiritual warfare, friction, oppression, persecution, rebellion, and struggle. See Isaiah 2: 4, Micah 4: 3, Ephesians 6: 10-17 and 2nd Corinthians 3: 5, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth. And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. (Exodus 33: 16-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why A “Spokesperson” (01/14/2013); No Contradictions? (01/15/2013); Put Every Man His Sword By His Side (01/01/2013); The Meek Will Inherit (10/16/2012); About False Witness (09/09/2012); The Prophets (02/24/2012); Bad Luck (02/25/2012); The Cause Of Unrest (01/30/2012); Dispatch 30: Servants of the Lord (09/09/2011); A House of gods (08/31/2012); Heaven For Muhammad? (09/01/2012); (08/15/2011) Dispatch 7: Weapons (Language)
Every man, woman and child among the tribes of Jacob and the mixed multitudes that journeyed with Moses to Mount Sinai themselves heard (and felt) the voice of GOD proclaim the divine law for covenant. Terrified, they pleaded that GOD would not appear to them or manifest himself by such a display and voice ever again. It became a permanent feature of all covenant relationship with mankind that GOD will only “speak” to those on the earth by operating through anointed spokespersons. Since that time, priesthood and prophecy have been amplified to include intercession and mediation. See Exodus 20: 1-21, King James Version.
As a prophet of GOD, Moses was elect, and had direct connection to and responses from the Divine Person. Moses was chosen to carry out and fulfill upon the earth pre-set tasks pertaining to the divine priesthood in heaven as well as to proclamations, promises, and prophecies granted mankind through the Patriarchs. Moses was given peculiar life experiences that served as his anointing and separation for holy service. Included were authority to demonstrate judgments against sin (i.e., plagues); compassion; courage; deliverance from death at birth; deliverance from capital punishment for the crime of murder; repentance; peculiar “sightings” and visions of GOD; and wrath against sin.
Moses is a type and figure representing sacred law, divine rule, and the sovereignty of GOD over all Creation. While the human character of Moses included the flaws of curiosity and poor anger management (Numbers 20: 1-12, KJV), Moses stood out before GOD in humility and meekness. Moses was one teachable; one responsive to guidance and instruction from the Spirit of GOD. Like Abraham, Moses was blessed to be in intimate personal relationship with GOD (Numbers 12: 3, Isaiah 11: 4, Exodus 33: 11 and Deuteronomy 34: 10, KJV).
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, Moses also served as a herald who proclaimed the coming of a Christ and Messiah whereby GOD would rule mankind in the earth through divinity in the flesh (see Deuteronomy 18: 15-18, Acts 3: 13-24 and Acts 7: 37, KJV.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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