Exodus 32:1-35

Contents: The broken law; Israel worships a golden calf. Intercession of Moses.

Characters: God, Moses, Aaron, Joshua.

Conclusion: It is a great sin to make gold, or anything else, a god, as those do who let it become a supreme object of their affections, taking the place of God in any degree.

Key Word: Great Sin, Exodus 32:30.

Strong Verses: Exodus 32:26; Exodus 32:29; Exodus 32:32.

Striking Facts: Moses typified Christ, who went above (Acts 1:9) telling the people to tarry. In His absence, some forget his promised return (John 14:3; Acts 1:11) and make themselves gods (2 Timothy 3:1-4; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Matthew 24:12) denying His return (2 Peter 3:3-4; Matthew 24:48; Matthew 24:49). Jesus will come unexpectedly (Matthew 25:13) punishing evil doers (2 Thessalonians 2:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:8) who are naked (Revelation 6:16; Revelation 6:17) and gathering the true to Himself (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).