Exodus Audio, part 2 - 2007

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We stayed at Mount Sinai during this Bible study. Why did God come with overwhelming power and force onto the mountain? Why not come in human form and with gentle words? What is the significance of Moses standing in between the people and God? Next, why so many rules, rules, rules? If all God wants is for us to "love", then why give so many additional commands? Finally, why did God come to Moses with threatening words that he was about to wipe out the entire camp of Israelites? Did Moses - the creature - need to talk down God - the Creator - from his anger?