Ossoliński rode into Rome on a horse, in a saddle studded with precious stones, and behind him trailed camels, servants, and soldiers. All this splendor was meant to show what kind of ruler the ambassador represented. This sermon begins with the question of what it means to represent a King you cannot see, and it leads to the Israelites at the foot of Mount Sinai (Exod 19). God reminds them what he has done for them and calls them to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, and meeting with him requires cleansing and reverence before his holiness. Listen if you want to see what your life says about the King you represent.
Discussion questions
For your small group or for personal reflection after the sermon.
- What does God remind the Israelites of before he tells them what he expects from them, and why do you think he starts with that?
- According to the sermon, what does it mean that the Israelites are to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:5-6)?
- Why does God set a boundary around the mountain and warn the people not to touch it? What does this prohibition say about God?
- In his First Letter, Peter calls the church a royal priesthood and a holy nation. How does this change the way you see your everyday life?
- The speaker recalls Mr. Beaver's words about Aslan: "Of course he's not safe, but he's good." How does this picture fit with your own image of God?
- What can you do this week to remind yourself of what God has done for you, and how will it affect the way you treat others?
