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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