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Sinai Theophany. In this lesson, you learn about the parallel between Moses' deliverance and Israel's, focusing on God's appearance at Mount Sinai. This event highlights Israel's commissioning as God's representatives and the metaphor of God carrying them on eagle's wings. The term "treasured possession" (segula) signifies Israel's covenantal role.
In Exodus 19 the LORD bestowed on his people the titles of treasured possession, kingdom of priests, and holy nation (p. 31). Their vocation was to represent God to the rest of humanity. They were to function in priestly ways by mediating between Yahweh and everyone else. As such, they carry forward, bear the name of Yahweh (Exod 6:7).
Dec 5, 2017 · We are His treasure, but we can't become enthralled with — and distracted by — that idea alone. Because we are not only treasured, we are portable! We go with God on His mission to impress the neighbors and the nations. It is, in fact, our job to help the neighbors and the nations be impressed by, and with, our King.
The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession” (Deuteronomy 7:6). Deuteronomy 7:6. Later, when Yahweh establishes David as king, David reflects Yahweh’s special relationship with the nation of Israel by recounting their rescue from slavery.
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Invitation to Exodus. Exodus tells the story of how the Lord delivered his people from slavery in Egypt, led them to Mt. Sinai, entered afresh into covenant relationship with them, and came to dwell in their midst in his tabernacle. The key human figure in the story is Moses, whom God raises up as Israel’s deliverer and who serves as God’s ...
then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession." (Exodus 19:5) "Treasured possession" (NIV, NRSV), "peculiar treasure" (KJV), "personal possession" (New Jerusalem Bible) is a single word: segullâ. The basic meaning of this noun is "personal property." 7 Imagine being considered by God as his own very personal and dear possession ...
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Jun 1, 2015 · Summary: Regardless of what we are going through, the truth is we are His Treasured Possession. Nothing can separate us from His great love. In this message, we will look at three things that will build up our value before God. Scripture reading: Exodus 19:3-6 (NIV) "3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and ...