There is a concept within spirituality known as "Awakening from Above/Awakening from Below."
God's revelation comes down from Heaven, but an aspect of our spiritual growth emerges from below.
When we implement God's commands and become "doers of the word," a lasting transformation takes place.
When we "do," we gain insight. We learn at a deeper level and begin to experience the wisdom behind the command that solidifies our spiritual transformation.
This concept is expressed in the book of Exodus through a literary device called a chiasm or a chiastic structure.
The structure of the biblical text itself shows us the principle in action as the Israelites are transformed into a community where the presence of God can dwell.
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References:
Rabbi Lawrence Kushner - Jewish Spirituality: A Brief Intro for Christians
https://smile.amazon.com/Jewish-Spirituality-Brief-Introduction-Christians-ebook/dp/B01HT6C3UM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GN2SYP8HIM8N&keywords=jewish+spirituality+lawrence+kushner&qid=1665866487&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lawrence+kush%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks - Covenant and Conversation: Exodus
https://smile.amazon.com/Covenant-Conversation-Exodus-Book-Redemption/dp/1592640214/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IL0UUBB4M58L&keywords=covenant+and+conversation+exodus&qid=1665866556&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=covenant+and+conversation+exodus%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1
