ExodusExodus Fickle People – Steadfast God Lesson 9 – Mount Sinai

Migdol Marah Elim

God, Moses, and Israel at Mt. Sinai/Horeb Ex – God prepares Israel for His covenant with them – God provides commandments/ordinances – Covenant established, Israelites agree to it – Israelites violate the covenant, fall away (again!) – Moses acts as intercessor, mediator, propitiation – God yet again shows forgiveness, forbearance – Instructions provided for Tabernacle, Priesthood – God confirms He will remain with Israel – Covenant reestablished

Order of Events Ex 19, 20:18-21 Initial instruction, prep for covenant 20:1-17, 20:22-23:33 Commandments, ordinances 24:3-8 Book of Covenant, Israelites agree 24:1-2, 9-18 Moses and elders prepare for his ascent Chpts days; instructions for tabernacle, priesthood 32:1-6 Israel’s ‘golden calf’ transgression 32:7-18 Moses told of peoples’ sin, intercedes with God, returns to people 32:19-30 Moses deals with Israelites 32:31-35 Moses intercedes with God Chpt 33 Moses negotiates with God over trip to Canaan Chpt 34 2 nd 40 days, covenant renewed, Moses marked

Order of Events Prep 10 Smoke Ord. Book 40 Idol Save Punish Trip 40-2 ers Eld Prep Smoke 10 Ord. 40 days Idol Save Punish Trip 40-2 Book ers Eld 1920: :22- 23:33 24:3-8 24: : :1-632:7-1832: :18-21 Prep/God’s Pres. Commandments 40 days IdolIdol Save PunishPunish Trip 40-2 Covenant Elders 19, 20: :1-17, 20:22-23:33 24:3-8 24:1-2, 24: :1-632:7-1832: As presented in text: Chronologically:

Order of Events Ex 19, 20:18-21 Initial instruction, prep for covenant 20:1-17, 20:22-23:33 Commandments, ordinances 20:1-17, 20:22-23:33 Commandments, ordinances 24:3-8 Book of Covenant, Israelites agree 24:3-8 Book of Covenant, Israelites agree 24:1-2, 9-18 Moses and elders prepare for his ascent Chpts days; instructions for tabernacle, priesthood 32:1-6 Israel’s ‘golden calf’ transgression 32:7-18 Moses told of peoples’ sin, intercedes with God, returns to people 32:19-30 Moses deals with Israelites 32:31-35 Moses intercedes with God Chpt 33 Moses negotiates with God over trip to Canaan Chpt 34 2 nd 40 days, covenant renewed, Moses marked

Behavior of Moses and the Israelites Israelites – Agreeable, obedient (19:8, 14, 17) – Fearful (20:18-21) – Agreeable, obedient (24:3-8) – Flagrantly disobedient, self-absorbed (32:1-6) – Cowardly, juvenile, irresponsible (Aaron) (32:22-24) – ???? – Levites (32:26-28) What was their motivation? – ‘Mournful’ (33:1-4) Why? Thoughts on their attitude?

Behavior of Moses and the Israelites Moses – Respectful to God, obedient to His will, focused and disciplined in carrying out his role Multiple occasions where Moses would ‘go up to God’ and carry His word back to the people (e.g. 19: 3, 7, 8; 9; 14; 17 – Courageous. Willing to approach God in spite of the fearful presence of the L ORD (e.g. 24:17-18) – Loyal, wise, courageous in making a case before God (32:11-14, 33:12-17) – Righteously angry (32:19-27) – Willing to sacrifice himself for others (32:31-32)

Insights God prepares His people God consistently shows forbearance God’s servants remain steadfast and obedient to His will God’s servants demonstrate courage and conviction God’s mind can be changed…so long as He remains consistent with Himself

Exodus: Fickle People—Steadfast God July 12 – Overview July 19—Joseph to Moses: Consequences of a Steadfast Faith July 26—Moses: Prepared for the Task Aug 2—The Plagues, 1-9 Aug 9—The Tenth Plague (Part 1) Aug 16—The Tenth Plague (Part 2) – Passover, Feasts, Memorials Aug 23—Exodus from Egypt Aug 30—Songs and Prayers Sep 6—Mount Sinai Sep 13—Commandments and Ordinances Sep 20—Priesthood and Tabernacle Sep 27—A Mighty Culmination…and Beginning Bonus – Odd things