He's only watching over them. The proclamation of Jehovah (Exodus 34:5) As being a position, it may have so far a more external sound, but it is a real deliverance, which grace now confers on us in Christ Jesus, not merely the communication of a life which hates sin, but the putting one according to the new place of Christ Himself before God. But the same Moses returns to Jehovah with the confession "Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. When the time was come, He took a basin of water and a towel, and washed His disciples' feet. (Exodus 26:1-37) Christ is set forth in various ways by the curtains Christ in His human purity and righteousness Christ in what was heavenly Christ in His glory whether Jewish or extending over Gentiles also, with His judicial title asserted. of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of PROCLAIMED THE NAME OF THE LORD._ He loved sin so well that God had to interdict it. One inscription was in the shoulder-pieces. Afterwards He proclaims the greatness of His mercy and truth, and on these two supports the confidence of the pious is based, whilst they embrace the mercy offered to them, and securely repose on the faithfulness and certainty of the promises. Lord wrote on these tables according to the first writing. He could not look upon the face of God; but when the Lord had passed by then he could behold and delight in the shaded vision of Jehovahs back parts. He immediately grounded a prayer upon it (Exodus 34:9; Exodus 34:9); and a more earnest affectionate prayer it is, (1.) For any father to make any kind of a sexual advance towards his daughter, something's got to be sick, sick, sick. For instance, in the earlier half of Exodus, where we have God's dealings in grace, the Sabbath-day is brought in, marked out by the bread God provided for His people, the manna the figure of Christ come down from heaven to be the food of the hungry on earth: then followed the Sabbath at once. The Lord descended By some sensible token of his presence, and Undoubtedly in itself it composed a worldly tabernacle; but this does not hinder these figures from typifying what was to be for the most part of a heavenly character. For the first time the face of Moses shines after communications with God. the seeming disorder of God is incomparably more orderly than man's best order. Impossible for such access to exist and be enjoyed till God had drawn near to man and shown us what He is to man. What impression it made upon him: Moses made haste, and bowed his head,Exodus 34:8; Exodus 34:8. This always abides; for the law is lawful if a man use it lawfully. Long-suffering; as also in Numbers 14:18, and Psalms 86:15. Additional reminders concerned requirements for sacrifices and firstfruits (25-26; see 23:18-19).God then made a declaration that the covenant Israel had broken was now re-established. He sternly warned his people against copying, or even tolerating, heathen religious practices in their new land. Exodus 34:1. The first, Exodus 3:4, was delivered to Moses for his instruction and For the presence of God with his people Israel in the wilderness: "I pray thee, go among us, for thy presence is all in all to our safety and success." God may treat them as the people of Moses, and say, "They are the people you have brought up: they are your people." 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. The sanctification here in question then applies from the start of an effectual inward work even before a soul knows pardon and peace, but there is also room for the practical power of the Holy Ghost in subsequent work in heart and conscience severing us more and more by the truth to the Lord. False report and testimony are forbidden, were a multitude to lead the way; as on the other hand there must be no partiality to the poor man's cause, nor a refusal to help an enemy, nor falsehood, nor bribery, nor oppression. Before we can behold the vision of Eternal Love we must be willing to (H8691) proclaimed H7121 (H8799) name Exodus 34:5 , EXODUS 34:29 The name el, is added, which, originally derived from strength, is often used for God, and is one of His names. Moses loved Israel with a love stronger than death; yet he who thus loved them showed unsparingly his horror of the leprosy that had broken out among them. But, secondly, the law is a test morally and individually. The blood threatened death on every one who transgressed. You say, "Well, that's impossible. They're not to make any covenant because, verse fifteen. For, as we said, the sanctification is "to obedience;" and this is the very first desire implanted in a soul from the moment that there is a real divine work in him. Let this God be our God for ever and ever. It was the state in which the children of Israel were put here, and was a very great mercy for them in a certain sense. manifestation of his glory. Along with them there is the greatest possible care for the maintenance of one true God an immense principle. WebExodus 34:57 GODS WORD Translation (GW) 5 The Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him and called out his name the Lord.. Abundant; to Gods goodness there is no limit. So three times a year they were to appear before God, the God of Israel. That wasn't the prophet Isaiah thundering out, that was the writer of the book of Hebrews declaring the judgment of God that shall come upon those who have rejected His grace, and His mercy, through Jesus Christ. They have-it's just hid and suppressed and lying dormant underneath there.So it is true, it is tragically true that often the sins of the parents are visited upon the children. A few words will suffice here before passing on. WebExodus 34:6-7. _I will write upon these tables. CHAPTER XXXIV.THE VISION OF GOD.Exodus 34:1-35It was when God had most graciously assured Moses Now if gold represents God's righteousness which we approach within; and if brass or rather copper means, when thus symbolically viewed, His righteousness as applied to man outside in His immutable judgment, what is the force of silver in this connection? Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin -; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.". The judgment of One who could not bear sin was represented in the copper sockets of the boards which gave immutable stability; but grace in redemption was that on which all hung and shone in the chapiters and fillets also, the ornament of the work. This was delivered for the Jewish nation and the world. In one of the cases you will see many of the little gods that were representing Baal. The New Tables of the Law for the People prone to a Hierarchy. CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Aaron. Now, in all these things it is the display of what God is to man; God Himself in His own sole majesty in the ark, God Himself associated with man, with Israel, in the show-bread, God Himself with this light of the sanctuary or the power of the Spirit of God. 5. CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Aaron. on high in the air over the mount, and on which the Lord now de And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and The name of the God of the Jews, who is also the God of the Christians, is The Lord God, merciful and gracious., Most glorious art Thou! Director Otto Preminger Writers Dalton Trumbo (screenplay) Leon Uris (novel) Stars Paul Newman Eva Marie Saint Ralph Richardson Here it seems to be not so much what we have by Christ, but that fragrance in Christ Himself of which God alone is the adequate judge, and which rises up before Him in all its perfection. and the childrens children, to the third and the fourth generation.. CONCLUSION: (Exodus 34:12-17). But the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if you do not redeem him, then you shall break his neck. "Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, show me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thine." So Moses hewed out the two tables of stone like the first; and Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone. What do people mean by restricting themselves to a sense of sanctification which necessarily involves in it so portentous a conclusion? This bespeaks his tender compassion, like that of a father to his children. Another reason also is because Gods mercy cannot be comprehended, except upon the testimony of His word, the certainty of which must needs be well assured lest our salvation should be wavering and insecure. He will not give up his love and desire for Israel. Human sacrifice was commonly practiced, as well as all kinds of licentious practices.Now by the very nature of their worship they would soon destroy themselves. Deuteronomy 10:4_. There isn't a God of the Old Testament, and a different God of the New. clause of Exodus 34:28, the pronoun _he_ refers, not to Mose EXPOSITION The last chapter records, first, Jehovah's call to Moses to set up the dwelling of the appointed tent on the first day of the first month (i.e., in the second year, ver. invoked Him in worship. And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? of your cattle, ox, sheep, all of the first born male. _And proclaimed the name of the Lord._] In answer to Moses's Encouraged by this revelation Moses requested again (cf. WebThe Lord had told Moses that he had found grace in his sight. What can be more lovely, more according to Christ, than this? Revelation of Gods Grace. The measure of it for the Christian is based on the fact that he possesses life, and that he has Christ Himself, the object which shows him the position in which he stands, and consequently the character of the relationship that attaches to him. PROCLAIMED THE NAME OF THE LORD, called out and explained the THIRD SECTION (4.) He sometimes will do it, especially for the punishment of idolaters. concerning Himself, first, as to His nature and second, as to His WebNo sooner had Moses got to the top of the mount than God gave him the meeting ( Exodus 34:5; Exodus 34:5 ): The Lord descended, by some sensible token of his presence, and manifestation of his glory. In verses 11-16 is introduced the ransom money of the people, rich and poor alike, as an offering to Jehovah, their atonement money for the service of the sanctuary (for this is the great point here), the link of all with the priests who actually entered on their behalf. It was from evening to morning" and of course uninterruptedly for that time. Wherefore should the Egyptians speak and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Yet what perhaps, well it's not even any worse, but fathers that abuse their own sons. And the Holy Ghost completes this wonderful circle of divine intimacy. (1.) What was the meaning of the blood? All these, I have no doubt, have their own proper significance, as manifesting the character of Christ here below. Undoubtedly there is another measure of responsibility. It is of great interest to observe that the silver paid in by the children of Israel, a bekah or half shekel each, was applied to the production of the silver sockets of the veil, and the hooks of the columns. fulfill three conditions: (1) _Earliness_: My soul, be ready in the Then Aaron is duly clothed; as in the priestly character Christ appears before God for us. He is not only good to Israel, but good to all; let all take notice of it. But if I look at the passage where it is said, "He made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him," it is evident that we are brought into the very presence of God. Is it not known that for a righteous man (which assuredly the believer is) law is not in force, but for lawless and insubordinate, the ungodly and sinful. The Next (versesExodus 26:15-30; Exodus 26:15-30) follows the account of the acacia boards with their tenons and bolts, the sockets of silver and the rings of gold. 5 The Lorddescended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. What a motive for parents! His holy submission to the will of God, made known in this declaration, subscribing to his justice as well as mercy, and putting himself and his people Israel under the government and direction of such a God as Jehovah had now proclaimed himself to be. This was the second proclamation. They were a people in the flesh. Slow to anger, Bears long, even when the wrongs of His saints call for His vengeance (Luke 18:7). He had requested the return of God's favour and the renewal of God's share of the covenant. This sacred glimpse of God's loving mercy lies behind the N.T. The O.T. How I thank God that both of my parents were committed Christians. In his own heart, in his purposes and decrees, in his counsels and covenant, in his Son, with whom he keeps it for ever, and for all in him, ( Psalms 89:28 ) and they are The way was now open into the presence of God. He will reign as the great King King of kings and Lord of lords, but still as King. 5.And the Lord descended in the cloud It is by no means to be doubted but that the cloud received Moses into it in the sight of the people, so that, after having been separated from the common life of men for forty days, he should again come forth like a new man. How were they worshiping their gods?If you go into the Museum of Natural History in Jerusalem, and you go downstairs, in one area you will find diggings from the archeologists of the pre-Israel culture from the Canaanite period. What we find here then is not law pure and simple, but law with mercy and goodness and long-suffering in the government of God His condescending love and patience mingled along with law. It was the power of the Spirit. WebWilliam Nicoll Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 34:1-35. They see actually two Gods, the God of the Old Testament, the God of the New.But in the Old Testament you will find very much concerning the character of God as far as His graciousness, as far as His mercy. to Moses for his instruction and comfort on EXPOSITION Hence they have the imperfection of a shadow. "I will Christ is essentially apart from sin and sinners; we by grace are set apart. Exodus is designed for people who have never used an exchange. 7 keeping steadfast love for the thousandth generation,b. Exodus 39:38-43) the sacrifice of the daily lambs which presented the continual acceptance of the people of God, with the renewed and most express assurance of His dwelling among them. STOOD WITH HIM THE Jehovah refuses to accompany Israel to the land of promise. He underwent death to the law by the body of Christ that he should belong to another Him that was raised from the dead in order that we should bear fruit to God. It has been remarked by another, and it is perfectly true, that in this book when we meet with any dealing of God, of whatever kind it may be, the Sabbath-day is always introduced. But man was insensible, and therefore, inasmuch as his heart was continually taking the place of self-righteousness, God's law put him thoroughly to the test. Webadds, "Since, however, this phrase is explained very differently by others, both Exodus 34:7, and Jeremiah 25:29, as well as these words, may be thus rendered: Thou therefore thyself shalt be utterly cut off." And be ready in the descended Exodus 19:18 Exodus 33:9 Numbers 11:17 Numbers 11:25 1 Kings This was the second proclamation. This shows the essential difference between law and grace, which last means God giving in Christ all that man really needs for His own glory. THE RENEWAL OF THE COVENANT pillar, which was now gone up from the door of the tabernacle, and was WebHis thoughts are with the nation of Israel and the reaching of the goal God had set for them: the conquest of Canaan. I grant you that, looking at the Pentecostal saints, in them we see the most powerful united testimony that ever was borne in this world; but it was borne in what was comparatively not the severest trial in earthly things chiefly, the superiority of those who had been newly created in Christ to the wretched selfishness of human nature. [So that's sort of equivalent to our Thanksgiving in the fall time of the year.] With this goes also the action of the Spirit of God in dealing with us day by day according to such a beginning. And so on this occasion to the meek and wistful Moses preaching the Gospel, Jehovah expanded that one word of love into the name: The Lord God, merciful and gracious, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin., The sun has lost his rage; his downward orbShoots nothing more but animating warmthAnd vital lustre; that, with various ray,Lights up the clouds, those beauteous robes of heaven., (1.) "Now Moses is just saying that, "Lord, take these people, put the value on them as Your inheritance." See EXODUS 33:9 NUMBERS 11:17,25. The habitual means whereby God gives proof that He is right, graciously enabling us to understand is by His word. _ 1. And, (3.) (2.) Jesus emphasized over and over, "unless you repent, you will likewise perish".People are troubled with the fact that it declares, "visiting the iniquities of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children to the third and the fourth generation." And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod and for the breastplate: and spice, and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense. were in the first tables, which you broke. It is true He was born King of the Jews, and He never can cease to be really so; but it is not so that we know Him. 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