The Voice of a Shofar

Be the Light to the Nations

AUGUST 6, 2021 Exodus 19:19   And when the blast of the trumpet sounded long and became louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by voice. The appearance of the Almighty upon Sinai was announced by the sounding of the shofar. This is very interesting for several reasons. First of all, the shofar is sounded during […]

The Voice of a Shofar

This is the Time of Redemption

AUGUST 5, 2021 Exodus 19:16 Then it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings, and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the trumpet was very loud, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled. As I mentioned previously, the sight they beheld that […]

The Voice of a Shofar

How Far Are You Willing to Go?

August 3, 2021 Exodus 19:12 “You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, ‘Take heed to yourselves that you do not go up to the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death.’” As I noted yesterday, Mount Sinai was considered holy only because and only when the Presence of the […]

The Voice of a Shofar

Boundaries and Guidelines

Aug 2, 2021 Exodus 19:12 “You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, ‘Take heed to yourselves that you do not go up to the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death.’” What had been just a desert mountain comprised of earth and rock was transformed into a holy place […]

The Voice of a Shofar

Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

JULY 31, 2021 Exodus 19:10-11 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes. And let them be ready for the third day. For on the third day the Lord will come down upon Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.” The word “consecrate” is more […]