Pastors John Mury and Taylor Burgoyne discuss Exodus 24:1-18 and 31:18: "After instructing the people verbally, God invites Moses and the elders to ascend the mountain to ratify and receive the written covenant - experiencing God's presence firsthand! The scene that follows serves not only as a formal acceptance of God's covenant but also as a model for community worship ever after. We respond to God's invitation to meet and to celebrate God's promises!"