Exodus 32:1-33:6; Lesson 11

John's study this week:

Scripture Memory Verse “When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, ‘Everything the Lord has said we will do.’ ” — Exodus 24:3 (NIV)

Content Sentences (10 – 15 summary sentences)

Exodus 32:1-33:6

1. Exodus 32:1 - 4 While Moses was on the mountain, the people grew impatient and asked Aaron to make them idols of gods so Aaron told them to take the gold earrings from wives, sons

2. Exodus 32:5 - 10 The Aaron built an alter before the calf and announced a festival, and they bowed before the idol then partied and God saw this and told Moses to get back to the people telling him how mad he was at the Israelites who should be destroyed for so quickly turning away from the one true God.

3. Exodus 32:11 – 14 Moses appeals to God to not destroy His people to which God relents.

4. Exodus 32:15 – 20 Moses leaves the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant law inscribed on both sides and when he approached the camp and saw the calf and the revelry Moses broke the tablets the burned the calf, ground it to powder, mixed it with water and made the Israelites drink it.

5. Exodus 32:21 – 24 Moses speaks to Aaron and Aaron making excuses and blaming others that it was the people’s fault in making a golden calf pop out of the fire.

6. Exodus 32:25 – 29 Moses saw that Aaron had let the people run wild so he called for any who were for the Lord, come, and when they did Moses commanded them to slay “brother, friend and neighbor” to about the number of three thousand telling the Levites that they have been set aside for the Lord’s work.

7. Exodus 32:30 – 35 The day following the killings Moses declares that the people have sinned against God, and that he will make atonement for their sin and ask God to forgive to which God says that sin will be punished and the Lord struck the people with a plague.

Exodus 33

8. Exodus 33:1 – 3 The Lord said “Go” to the land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but God will not go with them as He might destroy them on the way.

9. Exodus 33:4 – 6 Hearing this, the Israelites mourned and removed their ornaments as the Lord told Moses while God decided what to do with them.

Divisions (major divisions of the passage: 2 – 4)

1. Exodus 32:1 - 14 The Israelites step into idolatry yet Moses confronts sin intervening with God.

Application: Does idolatry play a part of your daily life?

2. Exodus 32:1 - 24 Moses calls Aaron to task for his lack of spiritual leadership, and Aaron responds with excuses.

Application: How do you justify your actions when you sin?

3. Exodus 32:25 – 33:6: Moses calls to the people to make a decision for God, and those that do not heed the call see God’s wrath.

Application: Are you repentant before God?


Subject Sentence (ten words or less)

God calls us to repent, act and follow him.


AIM (One principle teaching point from the passage)

To cause the audience to see (TCTATS) that God's desire, through His grace, is for us to repent, turn from sin and follow Him.

Exodus 25-31; Lesson 10

Chuck's Study this week:

Homiletics                              Study of Life of Moses

Lesson     10                           Passage Exodus 25-31

Content (List of Topics or Events)

God's direction for making the Tabernacle (Exodus 25-27) a. Offering to Lord (25:1-7) b. Tabernacle Furnishing 25:8-40) - Ark, Atonement cover, table, lampstand, seven lamps c. Tabernacle  (26:1-29) - Ten curtains, tent over tabernacle, upright frames, crossbars d. Tabernacle setup (26:30-27:21

God's instructions for Priests (Exodus 28-30) a. Selection of Priests (28:1) b. Garments for Priests defined (28:2-28;31-43) c. Aaron attire represents Israel (28:29-30) d. Sacrifice – consecration and atonement (29-30)

God's provision for workers and Sabbath rest (Exodus 31) a. Selection of Workers   (31:1-11) b.  Sabbath Observance (31:12-18)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
God's direction for making the Tabernacle	Exodus 25-27
God's instructions for Priests	Exodus 28-30
God's provision for workers and Sabbath rest	Exodus 31

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

God's direction for building the Tabernacle, Priest and worker's rest.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that a holy people are respectful of each other, celebrates the Holy God and maintain the covenant relationship with Him

Specific Application Questions

1.	How does the Lord dwell in you life; how is He a central part of your life focus?
2.	In what ways do you set apart and identify and honor the royalty of God?
3.	How has the Lord set you apart for a special task?

Principles to Remember

1.	God is with us and dwells with His own
2.	God honors our sacrifice of love
3.	We all have a skill to be used to make Jesus famous

Exodus 21-24; Lesson 9

Chuck's study this week:

Homiletics                                                                            Study of Life of Moses

Lesson     9                                                                              Passage Exodus 21-24

Content (List of Topics or Events)

God’s Civil Laws and Justice described for Israel (Exodus 21-23:13) a. Justice for Servants (21:1-11) b. Justice and liabilities parents, slaves and others (21:12-27) c. Liabilities for damages caused by livestock (21:28-36) d. Restitution for stealing and damages (22:1-17) e. Conduct of holy people (22:18-23:13)

God’s Festivals of Celebration and the “I will” actions in response. (Exodus 23:14-31) a. Three festivals to the Lord  (23:14-19) b. Angel of the Lord ahead of His people (23:20-26) c. God “I will” confound enemies  (23:27-30) d. God “I will” give you the lands of promise (23:31-33)

God’s Glory visible in Covenant and Commands while Moses meets with God (Exodus 24) a. God invites Moses and elders to come to him   (24:1-2) b.  People say they will follow God’s laws (24:3-4) c. People sacrificed to God confirming covenant (24:5-8) d. Glory of the Lord seen (24:9-18)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
God’s Civil Laws and Justice described for Israel	Exodus 21-23:13
God’s Festivals of Celebration and the “I will” actions in response.	Exodus 23:14-31
God’s Glory visible in Covenant and Commands while Moses meets with God	Exodus 24

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Civil laws, festivals and covenants established for God’s holy nation

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that a holy people are respectful of each other, celebrates the Holy God and maintain the covenant relationship with Him

Specific Application Questions

1.	What how do you reflect God in your lifestyle; are you generous?
2.	How do you celebrate your relationship with God beyond Sunday Morning?
3.	Is God’s glory visible in you?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	God has ordained our laws so that we are respectful of each other
2.	We have much to celebrate in the provisions of God going before us
3.	The glory of God is visible as we reflect Him in our lives
4.

Exodus 19 - 20; Lesson 8

MEMORY VERSE: “The Lord said to Moses, ‘I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, “At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.’ ’ ” - Exodus 16:11-12 (NIV)

Content Sentences (10 – 15 summary sentences)

Exodus 19

1. Exodus 19:1 - 6 On the first day of the third month after leaving Egypt Moses went the mountain to meet with God, and the Lord called to Moses, “This is what you are to say to the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself so obey me and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession and I will make you a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’

2. Exodus 19:7 - 8 So Moses went back to tell the elders of the people and the people responded that they would do everything God said and Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.

3. Exodus 19:9 – 15 Then the Lord told Moses that He would appear before the people as a cloud and the people will hear us and trust Moses so the Lord did so and told Moses to consecrate the people and tell them not to approach the mountain, but clean themselves and abstain from sex.

4. Exodus 19:16 – 23 On the morning of the third day, Moses led the people to the mountain to meet with God and as Moses spoke, the voice of God answered him telling to warn the people that even the priests must be consecrated or the Lord will punish the, and put limits around the mountain to set it apart as holy.

5. Exodus 19:24 – 25 The Lord to Moses to bring Aaron up on to the mountain, but that the priests and people must not or God will be angry.

Exodus 20

6. Exodus 20:1 – 12 And God gave the people the Ten Commandments saying: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

7. Exodus 20:13 – 17 “You shall have no other gods before me nor will you make an image of me nor worship them; You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain; remember the Sabbath; Honor your Mom and Dad; “You shall not murder”; “You shall not commit adultery; ”You shall not steal.” Nor give false testimony against your neighbor; nor covet your neighbors things, nor wife servant, or other belongings.

8. Exodus 20:18 – 21 the people are afraid of God but Moses says not to be afraid but that God has come to test them so that the fear of God will keep everyone from sinning, which caused the people to remain at a distance while Moses approached where God was.

9. Exodus 20:22 – 23 The lord to Moses to tell the people not to make any gods to be alongside him nor make gods of silver or gold.

10. Exodus 20:24 – 24 The Lord said, “‘Make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle”

11. Exodus 20:25 - 25 If you make an altar of stones for me, keep it simple for you will defile it if you enhance it with chisel, and do not build my altar on the top of steps, or your private parts may be exposed.’

Divisions (major divisions of the passage: 2 – 4)

1. Exodus 19:1 - 15 God brings the Israelites to Mt Sinai and commands them how to consecrate themselves for ceremonial purity.

Application: How are you preparing yourself when approaching God?

2. Exodus 19:16 - 25 Moses and God meet on the mountain sending Moses back to the Israelites with a warning about respecting His holiness.  

Application: How do you respect God’s holiness and righteousness?

3. Exodus 20 God gives the Israelites His Ten Commandments.

Application: Which of God’s commandments comes to mind first and which last? Why?

Subject Sentence (ten words or less)

God demands fear and reverence to live by His commandments.

AIM (One principle teaching point from the passage)

To cause the audience to see (TCTATS) that God’s Ten Commandments are organized into two groups: The first four focus on our conduct toward God, and the next six on our conduct toward one another.