- Exodus 32
- Exodus 32:1-8 – The people and instant gratification
- Moses was on the mountain for 40 days and 40 nights (Exodus 24:18).
- Exodus 32:6 – The word “play” may have a sexual connotation.
- I Thessalonians 5:1-11; II Peter 3:10-11 – We aren’t told when Jesus is coming, but what is our job until that time?
- Moses and strong, loving leadership
- Great leadership in God’s eyes is taking a strong stand against sin.
- Moses was willing to take the punishment for the people’s sin. Exodus 32:31-35
- Aaron and weak leadership
- Exodus 32:4 – Does “they” include Aaron?
- Exodus 32:21-25 – Aaron just makes things worse with lies and excuses.
- God’s compassion (Exodus 32:9-14)
- The people took the blessings of God and used them wickedly. Isn’t that always what sin is?
- Despite this great sin, God chose not to destroy them.
- Nehemiah 9:17-21
- I John 1:9
- Romans 2:4
DW
June 18, 2017
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