Food and drink became important symbols for both the Jews and the Christians. God desires not only to commune with His people. He is, quite literally, our sustenance.
The problem people have is not sin, particularly. It is unrighteousness; sin is merely the symptom. Many churches today seem to think that sin...
Aaron and his sons are ordained. This meant two things. 1) The congregation of Israel was to affirm a decision God had already made....
The people saw the manifestations of God and were afraid. Moses encourages them. Do not be afraid. God is not here to kill you....