The Exodus After the Red Sea Exodus 19

The Exodus: After the Red Sea Exodus 19 -20 Sinai & 10 Commandments Exodus 32 -40 Golden Calf to the Tabernacle

The Giving of the Law - The 10 Commandments - Exodus 20 – 20: 18 -26 Fearful acknowledgement that the Lord spoke from heaven 24: 1 -18 Affirmation of the Covenant 24: 12 -18 Forty days on the mountain 31: 18 The tablets written by the finger of God

Religion Commandments # 1. No other gods. Monotheism, not Henotheism # 2. No idols. No “images” #3. The Lord’s name in vain Literal; reverent language #4. Sabbath General principle of ceasing work

Social Commandments #5. Honour parents. Youth driven culture and elder abuse #6. No murder. Manslaughter vs. murder Self-defence and war Capital punishment #7. No adultery. Pre-marital and extra-marital Polygamy

Social Commandments #8. No stealing. Modern forms of theft: copyright, credit card ID, etc. #9. No false witness. Prevarication, mis-speaking, “what is, is” #10. No coveting. Coveting and lusting Materialism and hedonism

The Tabernacle Summary of Exodus 21 -31

Tabernacle Schematics 1 Most Holy Place www. Studylight. org Holy Place Altar Laver Courtyard © Entrance Tabernacle

Tabernacle Schematics 3 Tabernacle Table of Shewbread Ark of the Covenant Most Holy Place www. Studylight. org Laver Altar of Incense Bronze Altar Menorah Holy Place ©

Consecration, Rebellion, Consecration The Golden Calf 32: 1 -6 Aaron makes an idol for the people. They ask for it because Moses “delays. ” Aaron makes a golden calf. They give it credit for God’s work & worship it 32: 7 -10 The Lord reacts in anger. He tells Moses to leave him alone; that he will destroy the people; and that he will build a new nation from Moses. 32: 11 Moses intercedes for the people. He appeals to “the Lord’s name. ” The Lord changes his mind.

Consecration, Rebellion, Consecration Moses reacts to the golden calf. Ex 32 Moses comes down with the tablets. 15 -19 He and Joshua come down and hear the noise. Moses recognizes it as a suspicious celebration. Moses reacts angrily. 20 -28 When he sees the calf and dancing, he shatters the tablets of the Law. He burns the calf, grinds it, and puts it in water, which he makes the people drink. When Aaron claims “The people asked, and “out it came, ” Moses angrily calls for those on the Lord’s side. Levites respond, and he has them execute 3000. Moses begs God to forgive the people. 29 -35 He says he will lead them on. He also punishes them.

Consecration, Rebellion, Consecration Aftermath of the golden calf Ex 33 -34 The people are humbled. 33: 5 -10 They “dress down. ” They respect Moses as the Lord’s spokesman Moses seeks to see God’s glory. 33: 11 -23 The Lord talks with him “face to face. ” But he does not see the Lord’s face. The Lord renews his covenant. 34 He writes on new stone tablets 34: 1, 4 He offers a “Jealous God” covenant. 34: 10 -16 Moses reports with a shining face. 34: 29 -35

Construction of the Tabernacle Details (Exodus 35 -39)

Consecration, Rebellion, Consecration Moses sets up the tabernacle. 40: 17 -30 It is one year since leaving Egypt. He sets up all the proper elements. He hangs the ornate curtain. The glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle. 40: 34 -38 As long as they see the pillar of fire/cloud there, they remain camped where they are. When the pillar moves, they move.