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Standing in the Gap (2025-10-26, David Camera, Exodus 33)

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A sermon on God revealing himself to Moses in Exodus 33 by Rev. David Camera.

Application questions:

  • Have you ever been in the position of mediator between two people?  
  • If so, what were the circumstances and what was the outcome? 
  • What is surprising about the Israelite response in vs 4, considering what they just did in chapter 32? 
  • What is the reason the Lord says he cannot go with His people? What does the metaphor “stiff-necked” mean? How are we tempted to be “stiff necked” at times? What is the opposite of stiff-necked? 
  • Why did the people respond with mourning?  
  • If the Lord offered protection and material blessing in this life, but without a personal relationship with Him, do you think most people would take it? Why? 
  • What is Moses attempting to do in this chapter? 
  • On what basis does Moses intercede for the Israelites? (v. 15-16) 
  • How had Moses tried to intercede in chapter 32? (What had he offered? Why was his offer refused?)
  • What does it mean to “find favor” with the Lord? How is favor found with God? 
  • In the Tent of Meeting, Moses spoke with the Lord “face to face.” Which means person to person. Moses was inside the tent, the Lord was outside the tent. So a curtain separated them. What is Moses asking for exactly in v. 18?  
  • How does God respond to Moses’ request? 
  • What is rather surprising about God’s response considering who Moses is? 
  • Look up John 1:18 and 2 Corinthians 4:6. Where do we see the glory of God revealed? 
  • How do the actions of Moses point forward to Jesus Christ? (cr. Heb. 8:6-12) 
  • Considering this passage, do we have any hope of a relationship with God apart from a mediator? Why or why not? 

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