#96 - Israel’s Fall & God’s Glorious Grace (Ex. 32-34)

Continuing our journey through Exodus, in today’s episode we jump into the well-known story in which Israel builds a golden calf—and what follows. Exodus 32-34 is a section of the book that is actually central to understanding who God is and the story of the entire Old Testament.  

 

In our 12th episode in the book of Exodus, we chat about Ex. 32-34:

• Taking a turn from Ex. 1-31
• Idol/god, idols/gods: is the golden calf meant to be a separate god or (still sinfully) a physical representation of Yahweh?
• A freewill offering for idolatry
• The significance of a calf
• Syncretism & how bad theology leads to immorality + bad ethics
• Moses’ intercession: the content & efficacy
• Moses appeals to God’s glory & character
• False worship & Aaron’s bad leadership
• Moses’ offer—substitutionary atonement
• The true blessing for Israel: God’s presence going with them
• The glory of Yahweh: His goodness & name
• The importance of 34:6-7
• Covenant renewal & God’s jealousy
• The fading glow on Moses’ face & 2 Cor. 3

 

Join us this season for a journey through Exodus (every Monday) and some incredible interview guests (every other Thursday).

 

Helpful Resources on Exodus:

• Exodus commentary by Douglas Stuart (intermediate/advanced)
• Exodus For You commentary by Tim Chester (devotional/introductory)
• Exodus commentary by Peter Enns (intermediate)
• The God Who Makes Himself Known: The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus (W. Ross Blackburn) — see episode #70 for our interview w/ Dr. Blackburn!

 

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