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Moses led the Hebrews to a new camp near Mount Sinai.
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God spoke to Moses and gave him a message for the people.
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God promised to make Israel into a special nation, His “treasured possession among all peoples,” if they would obey His commands.
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Moses communicated God’s message to the elders of Israel and they all committed to obey God.
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God told Moses He was going to descend on Mount Sinai and speak to Moses in the hearing of all the people so they would know he was God’s chosen representative.
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The people were told to “consecrate” themselves for three days and wash their clothes in preparation for the Lord’s arrival.
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When the Lord arrived, the people were to approach the mountain but not touch it.
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Any man or animal that touched the mountain was to be killed.
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The people did as God instructed and consecrated themselves.
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On the third day, Mt. Sinai was covered in a thick cloud, lighting, thunder, fire, and smoke, and the mountain quaked.
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A loud trumpet blast was heard that frightened the camp.
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Moses brought the people to the foot of the mountain and the Lord called Moses to the top.
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God repeated his warning that the people must not touch the mountain.
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Moses had set limits around the mountain so the people would keep their distance.
