BIBLICAL TEXT (8:10–46:20)

8:10–11:20 — Setting the Passage

Primary Text: Exodus 34:29–35 (NIV)

Context:

    •    Golden calf rebellion

    •    Moses’ intercession

    •    Covenant renewal

Key phrase:

“Seek God’s face before you seek God’s hand.”

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11:20–23:10 — Moses’ Radiant Face & Fear of Glory

    •    Moses descends Sinai with second tablets

    •    His face shines from speaking with the Lord

    •    He doesn’t realize it — others notice first

    •    The Israelites are afraid

Key insights:

    •    God’s presence visibly changes people

    •    Moses’ radiance was reflected, not inherent

    •    Fear of the Lord = reverent awe, not terror

    •    Exodus 34:6–7 highlights God’s compassionate yet just character

    •    Balance between avoiding God in shame and presuming on grace

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23:10–29:40 — The Veil

    •    Moses veils his face before the people

    •    Removes it when meeting with God

    •    The radiance fades over time

Meaning:

    •    The Old Covenant glory was real but temporary

    •    The veil symbolizes spiritual blindness

    •    Fear, shame, and unbelief can function as personal veils

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29:40–36:10 — 2 Corinthians 3

Paul interprets the veil:

    •    The veil is removed in Christ

    •    “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

    •    Believers behold God with unveiled faces

    •    Transformation happens “from glory to glory”

Transformation is ongoing and Spirit-driven.

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36:10–46:20 — Christ’s Fulfillment & Application

    •    Moses’ glory faded

    •    Christ’s glory is permanent

    •    The veil is torn through Jesus

    •    Access to God is open

Practical application:

    •    Reflect Christ visibly in conduct

    •    You reflect what you’re around

    •    Saturate life in Scripture and prayer

    •    Practice spiritual disciplines for connection, not completion

    •    Expect gradual transformation

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OUTRO (46:20–49:36)

46:20–49:36 — Final Encouragement

    •    Sanctification is steady, not instant

    •    Daily surrender matters

    •    Seek God’s presence consistently

    •    Share the episode as a resource

    •    Goal: deeper Bible engagement throughout the week