The Bible records one of the most moving stories ever told. It is the account of God’s giving the ten commandments to Moses. This mountaintop experience was a most excellent setting for the revealing of such a historic document. “The Lord descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain… (Exodus 19:20 NIV).” In other words, God and man had a summit meeting -- God came down and man had to go up.

We must note that God had a very special relationship with Israel. They were no ordinary people, they were God’s chosen people. They did not choose God -- God chose them and blessed them with an eternal covenant. God promised to always be their God and they would be the people of God. In other words, Israel enjoyed a relationship with God that others might envy.

The fami…