Tuesday, April 7
“Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Write these words, for according to the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel’” (Exodus 34:27). Why would the Lord have Moses write down these words as opposed to having Moses recite them to the people only? What is the obvious advantage of the Written Word?
The God who speaks and who created human language enables chosen people to communicate the divinely revealed truths and divinely inspired thoughts in a trustworthy and reliable manner. Hence, it is no surprise to find that God commanded biblical writers early on to commit His instruction and revelation in writing.
What do the following texts teach about written Revelation?
Why did God command that His revelation and inspired messages be written down? The obvious answer is so that we will not forget them so easily. The written words of the Bible are a constant reference point that directs us to God and His will. A written document can usually be preserved better and be much more reliable than oral messages, which must be told over and over again. The Written Word, which can be copied over and over, can also be made accessible to many more people than if it were only spoken. Lastly, we can speak to a limited number of people at one time in one place, but what is committed to writing can be read by countless readers in many different locations and continents, and even be a blessing numerous generations later. In fact, if people can’t themselves read, others can read a written document aloud to them.
