In this message from the Life of Moses series, Fr Elijah reveals the pattern of spiritual ascent. We leave Egypt, pass through the waters, endure the wilderness, receive heavenly food, battle Amalek within, and finally climb the mountain into the dazzling darkness where God meets us. Using Exodus 19 and St Gregory of Nyssa, he explains why we must wash our garments, leave our animal instincts at the foot of the mountain, push through thunder and clouds, and let the Word of God be the loudest trumpet in our lives. The goal is not behavior modification but becoming Christ — shining with His radiance for the world.