EXODUS: The “Covenant Confirming” Meal

Weekly Messages

Have you ever had a mountain top experience? These are moments not so much about reaching the literal peaks of mountains, but about the part they play in one’s life. The transformative high points of one’s life where things were never the same afterwards. Moses and the elders of Israel had one–a meal with God Himself on His holy mountain.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

Instead of simply imposing obedience, God chose to establish a covenant with His people, demonstrating grace. How does this covenant reflect His unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity?

Have you ever shared a meal with someone of great significance, how does God's invitation to a close relationship through Christ compare? How can we cultivate an appreciation for the grace, mercy, and privilege extended to us through this relationship?

Considering the significance of meals and hospitality, how can they serve as opportunities to introduce others to Jesus? In what ways can acts of hospitality create spaces for meaningful conversations and connections that lead others to encounter the love and grace of Christ?