Making of a Nation
Name
Institution
In the bible, it is well documented that, Hebrew slaves were held captive for a long a time until God ordained Moses to rescue, and make them a nation free from slavery. The story starts by God Calling Moses who in his weaknesses; wanted to use. It is borne in mind that, Pharaoh enslaved the Hebrew nation to the extent would not tolerate anyone recommending freedom (Edwards, 2010). Because of Pharaoh Chauvinism, God used ten floods to prove his superiority. Although, pharaoh used magician power; the power of God overpowered him to the extent of the pharaoh son dying. As a result, pharaoh released the Hebrew nation chasing them away in the red sea where miracle occurred. Later, the Hebrews nation disobeyed God and as a result, wandered around for forty years. There after the Covenant agreement, Decalogue and Code of Laws and instructions for the Tabernacle and priesthood occur. With this regard, this paper seeks to examines the above phases and discuss what God was doing to transform the people of Hebrew to a nation.
The exodus Passover, Sea of Reeds
First, the exodus Passover highlight about God calling Moses to free Hebrews from Egypt slavery. Soon afterward, Moses returned to Egypt and ordered Pharaoh to release the Hebrews to a nation. Pharaoh repudiated and; as a result, God uses ten floods. The tenth plague is whereby the name Passover derived its name. When the angel of death was visiting Egypt, it passed over into Hebrew homes that were discernible with lambs’ blood on the doorposts. As a result, the pharaoh son died which led Pharaoh to release Hebrews. Soon after, pharaoh changed his mind whereby he sent soldiers after Hebrews to bring them back into slavery.
Interestingly, they encountered with the red sea and God performed a miracle of parting the sea of Reeds to rescue them. Afterwards, the Hebrews began their journey in search for Promised Land while the soldiers were wept in water. At this point, God was using miracle to transform Hebrew salves to a nation. The story narrates how the Hebrews gained freedom.
The Covenant agreement
Exodus 19:3-6 Pharr (2010), traces the promise made by God to the children of Israel encamped in Mount Sinai. God spoke to Moses in which he made an agreement to the children of Israel. God words reminded the Hebrews on what he had done to the Egyptians in rescuing them in addition, made a covenant with them that, if they obey God they would be a treasure, kingdom of priests as well as a holy nation. With this regard, God was using a promise to the children of Israel in transforming them to be the nation he would love them to be; a holy nation, special treasure and the kingdom of priest.
The Decalogue and Code of Laws
In Exodus 20-24, Lioy (2004) argue that, God used Decalogue and Code of Laws to define sin and changed Israel conduct. The first four commandments explained the children relationship with God and the six, relationship with other people. In this case, God used Decalogue to show his concern for the entire life of Hebrew salves to a nation. This is because; the Decalogue laws were instructions on how the Israelites to live in service to God and fellow citizens.
The instructions for the Tabernacle and priesthood
The instructions for the Tabernacle and priesthood were fundamental instructions concerning the holy sanctuary that God wanted the Israelites to make. The structure of the tabernacle is instructed in various items that focus on the architectural. In addition, instructions are ordained to the priesthood. Priests are instructed to be consecrated and sacred vestments. For the first time, children of Israel are ordained a priesthood that built altars, worship Yahweh and filled with God’s power. In this regard, priests were required to have four inner garments, breaches, headdress and sash (Edwards, 2010).
With this regard, God was using instruction to ensure that the children of Israel recognize the need of worshipping a true God in addition, ordaining priests that would assist them in their walk of God. In conclusion, by recognizing the need of true worship and right tabernacle God wanted to use those instructions to guide the Hebrews to the nation he would desire.
References
Edwards, G.H. (2010). The Tabernacle, the Priesthood and Their Functions. London: AuthorHouse Publisher
Lioy,D. (ed). (2004). The decalogue in the Sermon on the Mount. California: Peter Lang Publisher
Pharr,L.W. (2010). How to Receive Your Needs from God. New York: Xulon Press
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