Exodus 3:11-12
11 Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” 12 He said, “Certainly I will be with you. This will be the token to you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.” Exodus 3:11-12WEB
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The Command/Principle
This passage contains a positive command, with immediate application, framed as a token of good will (arguably a covenant, or precursor to the Sinai Covenant ), directed toward Moses: "when thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain".
The command is given in answer to Moses's expression of self-doubt, "Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?"
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This command is part of the Principles and Definitions, aiding in our understanding of Covenant and the Sinai Covenant.
Fulfillment
The immediate command is fulfilled by Moses, who does later bring Israel to the mountain.
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This principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
