Israel was made very sure of God’s guidance. Without the actual symbols of cloud and fire, can we claim the same assurance? Cf. Acts 16:6-10; Rom 8:14. Why the repetition of the words ‘at the Lord’s command’? Answer: We can claim the same assurance through the Holy Spirit. The repetition reminds us that God is truly in control of all movements.
Notice the correspondences and the differences between 10:14-28 and 2:3-31. What is there in chapter 10 to show that, although God led and protected the children of Israel, he did not expect them to be utterly passive and to do nothing for themselves? Answer: The passage in Ch10 shows actual movement. If there is more than that, and I am sure there is, I don’t see it. I have a hard time with all the names, not to mention names I don’t know or can’t pronounce. I do see that God intended the Israelites, through His guidance, to move to the Promised Land.
What was the significance of the trumpets (10:1-10)? Cf Lev 23:24; Num 29:1. It has been said, ‘When God remembers, he acts’. Cf. Gen 8:1; 19:29; 30:22. Answer: Well I want to start by saying that I am glad the He doesn’t forget. The trumpets are more for declaring the Lord to us and those we are in conflict with.
Note:10:35-36. These were the words uttered publicly by Moses at the beginning and end of each day’s journey. Note their expression of dependence on God’s protection and desire for his abiding presence.
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