The book of Exodus is full of lessons that are still applicable to Christians today. One such lesson can be found in chapter 24, verses 12-18. This passage explains the covenant between God and Moses, and outlines the consequences for not following it. In this article, we will provide a commentary, explanation, and summary of this important text.
Exodus 24:12 starts with a description of the mountaintop upon which Moses stood to receive the Ten Commandments from God. He was accompanied on the mountain by Aaron, Nadab and Abihu (the sons of Aaron), as well as seventy elders from Israel’s tribes. When Moses reached the summit he heard God speak out His commandments directly – an experience that had never been seen before or since in all of human history!
The following verses (13-15) describe a vision given to these righteous men on the mountain top – one of God sitting enthroned in glory. Along with this amazing sight came an offer from God: He would make them a kingdom “of priests” if they kept His laws and statutes faithfully. As an extra confirmation for their loyalty to this promise, He would write His teachings into stone tablets so they could refer back to them when necessary.
Verses 16-17 then outline what God expects from those who enter into His covenant – namely obedience and reverence towards Him. Those who obey will be greatly blessed with peace and prosperity while those who disobey will suffer curses instead (verse 18).
To conclude our commentary on Exodus 24:12-18 it is clear that this passage provides us with an example of how our relationship with God can be strengthened through obedience and reverence towards Him. It is also a reminder that we must take seriously the promises we make to Him – because any violation of His laws has serious consequences for us.
In summary, Exodus 24:12-18 is a description of Moses standing with Aaron, Nadab and Abihu (the sons of Aaron), alongside seventy other representatives from Israel’s tribes at the top of Mount Sinai when God gave him two stone tablets containing Ten Commandments carved in his own handwriting; it is also an offer from God for them to become part of a kingdom “of priests” if they keep His laws faithfully; finally it outlines both blessings for those who obey Him and curses for those who disobey Him.
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