Bible Study

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Sermon Notes

Exodus 32 is a picture of the human condition. Like the Israelites, we have been breaking God's laws, making idols and worshipping our own gods. Three ways Moses dealt with the idolatrous behavior of the Israelites:

1. Confrontation

• Moses confronted Aaron and the people publicly.
• He broke the tablets.
• He destroyed the golden calf.

2. Warned against making excuses for sins committed and shifting blames

• Moses held Aaron fully responsible for what he had done.
• Instead of repenting of his sin, Aaron made excuses and shifted the blame to others for his sin.

3. Moses challenged the people to make a choice between two camps, God and satan, truth and falsehood, holiness and sins. On whose side are you?

• God demands clear and public allegiance in the midst of compromise.
• In the warfare between good and evil, there is a need for taking sides.
• We can not remain neutral and truth can not be divided.

Discussion Questions

1. What do we do when confronted about our sins?

2. Is there anything that displaces God in our hearts?

3. Is there anything that competes with God for our devotion and worship?

4. What do we desire or what do we pursue?

Questions?

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