TEXTS: Exodus 33:7-17
The Israelites have just worshipped a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai with the Lord. God is not pleased with his “stiff-necked people” and decides to no longer go before the Israelites. Moses intercedes for the people and pleads with the Lord and finds his favor. Thanks be to God that he was present with the Israelites, and he is present with us today through Jesus Christ.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
What happens in Exodus 32? What is God’s response in Exodus 23?
Why do you think the Israelites strip themselves of ornaments? What does this represent?
What does Moses do in response to the Israelites breaking God’s commands?
HEART: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
Read verse 19 and Romans 9:15. How does God showing mercy to whom he chooses to show us about the character of God?
How have you seen the power of God’s presence in your life?
How is Moses a type of Christ in Exodus 33? What does he do for his people that Christ does for his people?
HANDS: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
Are you aware of the effect of idolatry in your life? What are the most prominent idols in your life?
What are we to do in response to our sin and idolatry? How can you encourage yourself and other believers to do this?
Take some time in individual or group prayer to confess and repent of your idols to the Lord.