Today’s concept of God is probably different than it was at many points through history. God was a fearful and seemingly unknowable being who could bring great harm (or great blessing) at His whim. People lived in fear of God. Jesus came to show us who God really is. He told His disciples that whoever has seen Him has seen the Father. Jesus helped us understand that God is knowable and unwaveringly good. Because of that, sometimes we can get very casual with the Lord and forget how important and necessary it is to respect our Creator. He is not just our Savior and Friend; He is also the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Israel is at the base of Mount Sinai, and they are about to experience an object lesson in respect. Maybe it is something we can take to heart as well today.