Day 40 - Read Exodus 19-20

Israel camped in the desert of Sinai in front of the mountain. Moses went up the mountain and God gave him a covenant for Israel. God showed His power on the mountain and provided a sign to the people that Moses was a man of God. The people respected God from a distance because anyone who did not show respect for God’s presence would be killed. God gave commandments to Moses for the people to obey. God told Moses to build an altar to provide sacrifices and burnt offerings. He gave Moses instructions for preparing and for approaching the altar.