Where and when does the scene in Exodus 19 take place in Israel's history?
Exodus 19 occurs at Mount Sinai, shortly after Israel came out of Egypt under Moses. The people are now a nation gathered around the mountain. The Law and Ten Commandments have not yet been given; God is telling Moses what to tell the children of Israel.
Les explains that Exodus 19 takes place just after Israel's recent exodus from Egypt under Moses. They are now a nation of people gathered around Mount Sinai. The Law and Ten Commandments are not yet given; they will be received in the next chapter, along with all the other ramifications of the Law. God is telling Moses what to tell the children of Israel. In verse 5, God offers a conditional covenant: if they obey His voice and keep His covenant, they will be a peculiar treasure above all people. Les says this sets Israel aside above all other nations as the chosen, favored, covenant people, sovereignly designated for a unique role in God's program for the human race.
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Why does Les connect Revelation 12:14 with Exodus 19?
The reason Les ties the Tribulation rescue in Revelation 12:14 to Exodus 19 is that the language and many other details of the two passages are almost identical.