THE COMMAND TO GO FORWARD - GOD'S REVELATION OF HIMSELF TO MOSES (EXODUS 33:1). In this chapter we learn of Yahweh's command that it was now time to go forward. But there is a difference in that His people would no longer know His personal presence as they had previously. However, an angel would go... [ Continue Reading ]
THE COMMAND TO GO FORWARD - THE PEOPLE REPENT (EXODUS 33:1). It is quite clear that in this passage the putting off by the children of Israel of their ornaments is a deeply significant fact. Their earrings had caused them to stumble. We may possibly also see that their ornaments too were highly cha... [ Continue Reading ]
THE OLD TENT OF MEETING WHERE TWO FRIENDS MEET (EXODUS 33:7). The reason that we find this passage inserted here is almost certainly because it indicates Moses' close relationship with Yahweh. It will help to explain why Moses can dare to be so persuasive that Yahweh rescinds His determination not... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES WRESTLES WITH YAHWEH ABOUT HIS DECISION NOT TO GO WITH THEM (EXODUS 33:12). The general fact about Moses' relationship with God having been made clear, Moses now comes to Yahweh to plead for a reversal of His decision not to go with them in person any more. All hope rests in this friend of Go... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES REQUESTS TO SEE YAHWEH'S GLORY -AND DOES SO IN THE ONLY WAY THAT IS POSSIBLE EVEN TO HIM (EXODUS 33:18). Now Moses is emboldened. He has been privileged to see Yahweh more fully than any human being since Adam. He has seen Him along with the elders of Israel (Exodus 24:10). He has been with H... [ Continue Reading ]