How can we apply the Israelites' response to God's words in our lives? The Israelite Response in Exodus 24:3 “Exodus 24:3 — ‘When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice, ‘All the words that the LORD has spoken we will do.’ ’’ What Stands Out • They listened: Moses “told the people all the words and ordinances.” • They agreed together: “all responded with one voice.” • They pledged complete obedience: “All the words…we will do.” • They answered immediately, without negotiation or delay. A Scriptural Pattern of Hearing → Obeying • Deuteronomy 5:27 — Israel earlier: “Speak to us all that the LORD our God speaks…we will listen and obey.” • Joshua 24:24 — “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” • James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” • John 14:15 — “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” Bringing Their Response Into Today 1. Receive the whole Word • Regular, unfiltered reading of Scripture (Acts 17:11). 2. Respond immediately • “I hurried and did not delay to keep Your commandments” (Psalm 119:60). 3. Commit verbally and publicly • Declarations strengthen resolve (Romans 10:10). 4. Obey completely, not selectively • Partial obedience is disobedience (1 Samuel 15:22-23). 5. Persevere together • “Let us consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). Daily Practices That Mirror Exodus 24:3 • Morning: open the Bible first, invite God’s authority over the day. • During study: underline commands, write “I will…” statements beside them. • Conversation: share what you’re learning; unity grows when believers speak “with one voice.” • Decision-making: pause and ask, “Does this align with every word the Lord has spoken?” • Evening reflection: confess lapses quickly; recommit before sleep (1 John 1:9). Encouragement From the New Covenant • Philippians 2:13 — God now works in us “to will and to act.” • John 14:21 — Obedience reveals love and invites deeper revelation of Christ. • 2 Corinthians 1:20 — Every promise is “Yes” in Him; we echo with an obedient “Amen.” Living as a Covenant People Today • Honor the Bible as God’s unchanging, authoritative voice. • Cultivate humble readiness: “Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9). • Stand united around Scripture, not preferences. • Let every new insight move quickly from hearing to action; that is the heartbeat of Exodus 24:3 lived out in modern life. |
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