Have you ever looked at the Bible and thought, "That's a lot of rules?!" When we look closely at the story of the Israelite people, we learn that those rules on the surface are actually an invitation to a deep, fulfilling relationship with God.

God is awesome, fearsome, majestic, HUGE, and not to be trifled with. To Moses, God said I want to give you guidance and help so you will know how to live lives that look like me -- you be HOLY as I am HOLY. The Israelites were to prepare themselves, listen carefully, and be ready to obey.

So are we.

It's like God is saying, "Do you want to be close to me? Then walk this way."

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