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Exodus 32:10
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Leonard Ravenhill
Hans R. Waldvogel
Charles LeiterHans R. Waldvogel
Chuck Smith
Anton BoschSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Now therefore let me alone - Moses had already begun to plead with God in the behalf of this rebellious and ungrateful people; and so powerful was his intercession that even the Omnipotent represents himself as incapable of doing any thing in the way of judgment, unless his creature desisted from praying for mercy! See an instance of the prevalence of fervent intercession in the case of Abraham, Gen 18:23-33, from the model of which the intercession of Moses seems to have been formed.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
make of thee a great nation--Care must be taken not to suppose this language as betokening any change or vacillation in the divine purpose. The covenant made with the patriarchs had been ratified in the most solemn manner; it could not and never was intended that it should be broken. But the manner in which God spoke to Moses served two important purposes--it tended to develop the faith and intercessory patriotism of the Hebrew leader, and to excite the serious alarm of the people, that God would reject them and deprive them of the privileges they had fondly fancied were so secure.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Now, therefore, let me alone,.... And not solicit him with prayers and supplications in favour of these people, but leave him to take his own way with them, without troubling him with any suit on their behalf; and so the Targum of Jonathan,"and now leave off thy prayer, and do not cry for them before me;''as the Prophet Jeremiah was often bid not to pray for this people in his time, which was a token of God's great displeasure with them, as well as shows the prevalence of prayer with him; that he knows not how, as it were, humanly speaking, to deny the requests of his children; and even though made not on their own account, but on the account of a sinful and disobedient people: that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: which suggests that they were deserving of the wrath of God to the uttermost, and to be destroyed from off the face of the earth, and even to be punished with an everlasting destruction: and I will make of thee a great nation; increase his family to such a degree, as to make them as great a nation or greater than the people of Israel were, see Deu 9:14 or the meaning is, he would set him over a great nation, make him king over a people as large or larger than they, which is a sense mentioned by Fagius and Vatablus; and, indeed, as Bishop Patrick observes, if this people had been destroyed, there would have been no danger of the promise not being made good, which was made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, concerning the multiplication of their seed, urged by Moses, Exo 32:13 seeing that would have stood firm, if a large nation was made out of the family of Moses, who descended from them: this was a very great temptation to Moses, and had he been a selfish man, and sought the advancement of his own family, and careless of, and indifferent to the people of Israel, he would have accepted of it; it is a noble testimony in his favour, and proves him not to be the designing man he is represented by the deists.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
32:10 Now leave me alone: This apparent command was in fact an invitation to Moses to intercede for his people. Although the people deserved destruction, God was willing not to destroy them if Moses continued to stand before him as an intercessor. • I will make you, Moses, into a great nation: If Moses were willing, God would start over again, abandoning the rest of the children of Abraham and beginning now with the children of Moses. This was apparently a test of Moses’ understanding of God.
Exodus 32:10
The Golden Calf
9The LORD also said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked people.10Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.”
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Jacob Meeting God
By Leonard Ravenhill2.1K1:20:00GEN 32:24EXO 32:10PSA 126:5LUK 11:5ROM 9:3JAS 5:16This sermon emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer and wrestling with God in prayer, drawing inspiration from the stories of Jacob wrestling with the angel and Moses interceding for the people of Israel. It challenges listeners to have a deep burden for their generation, to be willing to sacrifice and pray fervently for revival and transformation in their communities.
They That Love the Lord Shall Be as the Sun
By Hans R. Waldvogel2.0K29:51RelationshipEXO 32:10JHN 14:231CO 15:312CO 5:9GAL 2:20EPH 1:17PHP 3:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the simplicity and power of the Apostle Paul's teachings. He highlights Paul's focus on dying to oneself and being united with Jesus Christ. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of love and obedience in the Christian life, contrasting it with the pride and self-centeredness of humanity. The sermon concludes with a call to humbly pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus and to forget the past in order to pursue the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The Ark of the Covenant: Crossing Jordan Part Ii
By Roy Hession1.8K51:18Ark Of The CovenantEXO 32:10JOS 3:1JOS 3:11JOS 3:17ISA 59:16MAT 6:33HEB 9:28In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites as they finally reach the promised land after 40 years of discipline. However, they face a great obstacle in the form of the overflowing Jordan River and the armed inhabitants of the land. The speaker draws a parallel between the Israelites' struggle and our own spiritual journey. He shares his personal experience of realizing that he was too focused on himself and wanting to be in the forefront, but through studying Galatians 2:20, he understood that he needed to let Christ be his life. The speaker emphasizes that we are not meant to improve our old selves, but rather to recognize that we have been ended at the cross and to surrender to God's intentions for us.
The Wrath of God
By Charles Leiter1.4K52:08EXO 32:10NUM 25:4NAM 1:2ROM 4:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the present course of the world as a downward spiral towards hell. He emphasizes that people become increasingly blind and deceived as they continue on this path. The preacher explains that God actively gives people over to their sinful desires, leading them further into darkness and depravity. The sermon also highlights the wrath of God, which is manifested by God giving people over to deeper and deeper sin as a form of judgment.
The Characteristics of an Uttermost Salvation
By Hans R. Waldvogel69223:31SalvationEXO 32:10PSA 51:10MAT 7:21HEB 3:16HEB 7:25HEB 8:6HEB 9:26In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the corruption within oneself and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ. He criticizes the education system for teaching lies that lead people to hate God and doubt the Bible. The preacher shares a story of a powerful conversion experience at a Methodist altar, highlighting the transformative power of prayer and repentance. He concludes by emphasizing the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the ability to be saved from sin through him. The sermon references biblical passages such as 1 Corinthians 15:42-49 and Hebrews 9:27.
Joy in Forgiveness Part 3
By Chuck Smith68025:04ForgivenessEXO 32:10PSA 106:1In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel teaches on the topic of forgiveness and the joy that comes from being forgiven by God. He begins by reading from Psalm 106, specifically focusing on verse 21. Pastor Chuck emphasizes the enduring mercy of God and how He hears and answers our prayers for forgiveness. He also highlights the importance of recognizing our sins and turning to God for deliverance, just as the Israelites did in the Book of Judges. The sermon concludes with a prayer of gratitude for God's goodness and mercy.
Who Is God?
By Anton Bosch0EXO 32:10NEH 9:16HEB 10:31Anton Bosch delves into the question of what God is truly like, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's nature beyond misconceptions and assumptions. He highlights how many people form distorted views of God based on flawed human experiences and second-hand information, particularly regarding the Old Testament. Through a deep study of the prophetic books, Bosch reveals that they primarily showcase God as a patient, loving, and just Father who continuously pleads with His people to return to Him despite their rebellion and idolatry over centuries.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Now therefore let me alone - Moses had already begun to plead with God in the behalf of this rebellious and ungrateful people; and so powerful was his intercession that even the Omnipotent represents himself as incapable of doing any thing in the way of judgment, unless his creature desisted from praying for mercy! See an instance of the prevalence of fervent intercession in the case of Abraham, Gen 18:23-33, from the model of which the intercession of Moses seems to have been formed.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
make of thee a great nation--Care must be taken not to suppose this language as betokening any change or vacillation in the divine purpose. The covenant made with the patriarchs had been ratified in the most solemn manner; it could not and never was intended that it should be broken. But the manner in which God spoke to Moses served two important purposes--it tended to develop the faith and intercessory patriotism of the Hebrew leader, and to excite the serious alarm of the people, that God would reject them and deprive them of the privileges they had fondly fancied were so secure.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Now, therefore, let me alone,.... And not solicit him with prayers and supplications in favour of these people, but leave him to take his own way with them, without troubling him with any suit on their behalf; and so the Targum of Jonathan,"and now leave off thy prayer, and do not cry for them before me;''as the Prophet Jeremiah was often bid not to pray for this people in his time, which was a token of God's great displeasure with them, as well as shows the prevalence of prayer with him; that he knows not how, as it were, humanly speaking, to deny the requests of his children; and even though made not on their own account, but on the account of a sinful and disobedient people: that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: which suggests that they were deserving of the wrath of God to the uttermost, and to be destroyed from off the face of the earth, and even to be punished with an everlasting destruction: and I will make of thee a great nation; increase his family to such a degree, as to make them as great a nation or greater than the people of Israel were, see Deu 9:14 or the meaning is, he would set him over a great nation, make him king over a people as large or larger than they, which is a sense mentioned by Fagius and Vatablus; and, indeed, as Bishop Patrick observes, if this people had been destroyed, there would have been no danger of the promise not being made good, which was made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, concerning the multiplication of their seed, urged by Moses, Exo 32:13 seeing that would have stood firm, if a large nation was made out of the family of Moses, who descended from them: this was a very great temptation to Moses, and had he been a selfish man, and sought the advancement of his own family, and careless of, and indifferent to the people of Israel, he would have accepted of it; it is a noble testimony in his favour, and proves him not to be the designing man he is represented by the deists.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
32:10 Now leave me alone: This apparent command was in fact an invitation to Moses to intercede for his people. Although the people deserved destruction, God was willing not to destroy them if Moses continued to stand before him as an intercessor. • I will make you, Moses, into a great nation: If Moses were willing, God would start over again, abandoning the rest of the children of Abraham and beginning now with the children of Moses. This was apparently a test of Moses’ understanding of God.