CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 34:1. Hew thee two tables of stone]. A task which could not have failed to make Moses feel abashed, and to impress him with a sense of humility as he reflected on his breaking the first tables which God Himself had prepared for him. The former he had but to receive, these he... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 34:5_ THE PROCLAMATION OF THE DIVINE NAME This was the second proclamation. The first, Exodus 3:4, was delivered to Moses for his instruction and comfort on his special mission. This was delivered for the Jewish nation and the world. Let it be remembered... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 34:8_ GOD’S PRESENCE WITH HIS PEOPLE The revelation of the Divine name was almost too much for Moses, it was so unmerited. He was lost in wonder and adoration at the Divine condescension, Exodus 34:8. Recovering himself, however, and emboldened by this gr... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 34:10_ THE RENEWAL OF THE COVENANT The engagements which man had made with God being broken, the covenant had to be commenced _de novo_. All the ground must be again covered. The subject naturally divides itself into promises, prohibitions, injunctions. F... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 34:27_ DIVINE REVELATION Divine revelation is the communication by God to man of certain facts, doctrines, duties, for instruction, comfort, or practice, which would not otherwise have been discovered. Our text may be used as covering the whole revelation... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 34:29_ THE GLORY OF MAN The glory of man is harmony with his Maker, likeness to his Maker, consecration to the service of his Maker, and the attestation of his Maker’s approval in his character and life. In this sense Moses was glorified. In this, and also... [ Continue Reading ]