Exodus 32:1-14 & 1 CorINTHIANS 10:1-13 - The “FALL” OF ISRAEL
Primitive, irrelevant,
stuff of The 10 Commandments film
etc.?
A much needed and relevant
warning for us – 1 Cor 10:6-8, 11-12
I. A reminder of some key
characters and some observations from the story:
(1) The people and their rapid rebellion (v1) cf. Ex 24 etc.
Insecurity? Desire for a
physical presence? Impatience.
(2) Aaron and his feeble, compromised leadership
(vv2-6, 21-24)
Though in many ways a
great man, he gives in to ungodly pleasure
He wants to worship the LORD
and the Golden Calf / worship via it
The Golden calf is an
anti-Tabernacle – cf. the contribution (vv2-3)
Pray for the clergy and
Bishops to give a strong godly lead!
(3) Moses and his effective prayer (vv11-14) cf. Abraham at Sodom
3 arguments: (a) God’s people – save your own (v11)
(b) God’s name – defend your reputation (v12)
(b) God’s oath – keep your promises (v13)
II. Some key lessons for us
today:
(1) The presence and power of sin can quickly overcome
us (v8)
Do not presume we could
never mess up. Watch out! – 1 Cor 10:12
(2) The seriousness of sin and the holy wrath of the judgement
of God (vv7-10)
We dare not mess about
with idolatry etc. It brings the wrath of God. Romans 1:18-24. We must stick
with Jesus and the Bible and cry out to God the deliver us. Idols can be mental
as well as metal: “I like the think that God…”, “The God I believe in…”
(3) The necessity of an Intercessor / Mediator. Moses points
to Jesus, the New and Better Moses, the perfect and willing substitute who died
so that we might not be wiped out (v32).
Cf. Ezekiel 22:30; 31; Paul
in Romans 9:1-4; Hebrews 3:1-6
Trust in Jesus and his
intercession, mediation and sacrifice.
Follow Jesus’ perfect
leadership.
(Sermon headings adapted
from a sermon by The Revd Jonathan Fletcher available at http://www.emmanuelwimbledon.org.uk/Media/AllMedia.aspx
- search Exodus 32)
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