We see now a separation and a clear hierarchy. Moses is to go with seventy elders and they can all worship at a distance. Moses alone is allowed to approach God. Everyone else is to stay even further away.
The people commit themselves to obeying the word of the Lord. Now we know that they did not do this. People are always committing themselves to doing things, and then doing nothing. However, the whole community entered into a covenant with the Lord.
Moses and the leaders saw God. This is amazing, and there are links to some of the visions in Revelation, and of course to the Lord's Supper with them eating and drinking. In fact it is interesting how central sharing a meal is to much of worship.
Joshua and Moses went up to the Mountain of God, leaving the elders to deal with any disputes that might arise. Moses alone went into the presence of the Lord.
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