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Key takeaways from this study God's laws were always intended as a blueprint for human dignity, justice and release from oppression, laying the groundwork for true freedom. Heaven's agenda is not simply legalistic rule-keeping, but the transformation of individuals and societies toward compassion and liberty. By making freedom the end goal for slaves — especially Israelite slaves — God modeled a system intended to end cycles of generational bondage. The Torah's pathway for Gentiles to join Israel is Heaven's open door for all nations to enter spiritual freedom. Biblical laws set higher standards for humane treatment, signaling Heaven's desire that all people, regardless of status, can be liberated. Prophetic interventions (like Jeremiah 34) show that God rewards societies that extend liberty, but withdraws his favor when they renege, underscoring that freedom is dear to God's heart. The arrival of Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) is the culmination of Heaven’s freedom goal: the offer of spiritual freedom and redemption to every nation, tribe and tongue. God is deeply responsive to repentance, faith and action — always ready to set captives free, both physically and spiritually. The ultimate intention of Heaven is for all people to know freedom — not merely by law, but through relationship, faith, and loving community. The journey from slavery to sonship is the story of God's heart for humanity: that every nation would experience deliverance and restoration through His mercy and truth. It's tempting to skip the difficult parts of the Bible, like the ordinances of slavery in Exodus (שְׁמוֹת Shemot). Here, we don't dodge them. We face them head-on, recognizing that Scripture's laws were in response to brutal ancient societies but also express the heart of a redeeming God Who works through history, not around it. The תּוֹרָה Torah (“instruction,” “teaching”) is not just a book of do's and don'ts. It's an unfolding revelation — God giving His people not only laws (מִצְווֹת mitzvot) but the principles and spirit behind them. Today we’re seeking those principles, to “rightly divide the word of truth” (2Timothy 2:15), so we can discern what God is up to in these difficult passages. The big picture: Law, mercy and becoming a distinct people to do something Let's remember, Israel was called to be a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (גּוֹי קָדוֹשׁ goy kadosh; Exodus 19:6) — not to mimic Egypt or Babylon but to model God's justice and compassion. We're not supposed to copy distorted theologies or twisted histories, like those that fueled the Spanish Inquisition (tragically insisting on forced conversions and outlawing Torah practice). Instead, “placing the ordinances before them” (Exodus 21:1) challenged Israel to treat every person — citizen, foreigner or even slave — with more dignity, fairness, and hope for freedom than the surrounding world expected. We're still being called to do the same. When we read these laws, our immediate reaction is often that they—and the culture in which they were given—seem strange, even very strange, to us. Human nature does not change, and people who desire to exercise absolute power over others will always find excuses to do so. As believers, we have an obligation to advocate for the freedom and fair treatment of those who are enslaved. Laws about slavery: An honest look The structure of biblical servitude Exodus 21–22 doesn't ignore slavery. It regulates and humanizes it within a radically unfree world. In Hebrew, the word is עֶבֶד eved (“servant” or “slave”). Slavery in ancient Israel could arise from debt, crime or poverty. But the Torah takes that bitter reality and bends it toward compassion and eventual liberty. Israelite slaves (עֶבֶד עִבְרִי eved Ivri): They were set free after six years of service. “In the seventh year he shall go out as a free man without payment” (Exodus 21:2 NASB 1995). Gentile slaves (עֶבֶד מִן־הַגּוֹיִם eved min ha-goyim): Non-Israelite slaves served longer, but the law provided avenues for dignity and even conversion and inclusion. The key was always freedom (חֵרוּת cherut, ἐλευθερία eleutheria). “God encourages us to not just say, ‘Well, there's the law.' Rather, He teaches us the principle behind the law — so we can apply it, even as times change.” Responsibilities and restoration Torah insisted that masters provide for their servants and their families. “If his master gives him a wife, and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall belong to her master, and he shall go out alone” (Exodus 21:4 NASB 1995). But here's the twist: upon release, Israelites were to be given resources (Deuteronomy 15:13-14). Slaves could, with what they received, “buy” freedom for their wives and children — a path to holistic release. The gentile's path to inclusion An incredible provision: any Gentile (גּוֹי goy, plural גּוֹיִים goyim) who embraced the God of Israel became “as a native of the land” (Leviticus 19:34). The Torah's inclusive heart was always beating — the servant wasn't forever defined by their starting point; they could become part of the family of God. The moment he says, “I am not going to be Gentile anymore, I'm going to follow the God of Israel,” he's now a sojourner among Israel (Exodus 12:48-49; Numbers 15:15). The reality is that throughout most of the Ancient Near East, there were few legal avenues for slaves to gain freedom, whereas in Israel there were legal mechanisms that allowed slaves to become free. The Torah's laws, which may appear inequitable at first glance, were in fact more merciful to slaves than the laws common throughout the Ancient Near East. Discipline and ethics: Justice with limits The Torah sought to curb human power, even in discipline. Masters were prohibited from using lethal force against slaves: “But if the slave survives a day or two, no vengeance shall be taken; for he is his property. If, however, the slave lives only a day or two after being beaten … he shall surely be punished.” Exodus 21:20-21 paraphrase Jewish tradition explains: discipline could only use non-lethal tools—not rocks (אֶבֶן ehven, “stone”) or clubs (מַקֵּל makel, “rod”) liable to cause death. If a slave was permanently injured (e.g., lost an eye or tooth), that servant went free (Exodus 21:26-27). This is the Torah's חֶסֶד khesed/chesed (“mercy”), limiting what was culturally normal — even while working within a broken world. Consequences of injustice In parallel passage Jeremiah 34, King צִדְקִיָּהוּ Tzidkiyahu (Zedekiah) decreed liberty for Israelite slaves, an “Emancipation Proclamation” in obedience to Torah. For a moment, Heaven's pleasure was evident — the Babylonian army withdrew. “…Proclaim liberty to them, that every man should set free his male servant and every man his female servant — a Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman — so that no one should keep them, an Israelite his brother, in bondage.” Jeremiah 34:9-10 paraphrase But when the people reneged — re-enslaving those liberated — God pronounced judgment, equating their act to kidnapping (חָטַף khataf/chataph), a capital offense (Exodus 21:16): “… I will give Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes into the hand of their enemies … and burn it with fire ….” Jeremiah 34:21-22 NASB 1995 The prophetic message? Justice and mercy aren't just ideals. They're the very conditions for God's protection and blessing. Freedom is non-negotiable. Even kings are not above God's law. Faith, works and living out God's heart Apostle יַעֲקֹב Ya'akov (James) famously wrote about faith in Heaven that doesn’t bring life to the world: “For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” Our discussion reinforced that belief and action are inseparable. Kings, like Zedekiah, couldn't just declare good intentions. They had to enforce righteousness — for themselves and their society. Faith (אֱמוּנָה emunah) doesn't just reside in the mind. It must change how we respond to suffering, injustice, or even ancient laws — pushing us to build communities where no one stays in bondage. Messiah: The fulfillment of freedom and inclusion The whole of Scripture is a story arc bending toward Messiah — יֵשׁוּעַ Yeshua (“salvation”). The Torah's complex social instructions longed for something greater: spiritual and ultimately physical redemption for all. Yeshua quoted one of Heaven’s key reformer prophets when He announced His mission: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release [ἄφεσις aphesis, “release/freedom”] to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed.” Luke 4:18 NASB 1995; Isaiah 61:1 And Apostle Paul (formerly, Sha'ul) wrote: It was for freedom (ἐλευθερία eleutheria) that Messiah set us free; therefore keep standing firm…. Galatians 5:1 NASB 1995 Messiah is the answer to both the physical and deepest spiritual oppression. He is the One who brings both Jew and Gentile, slave and free, into “the glorious liberty of the children of God” (Romans 8:21 NASB 1995). Principles behind the Law: Applying God's heart today Laws without principles can become cold and lifeless. God wants us to know why He commands as much as what He commands. The Torah teaches us to understand the “spirit” (רוּחַ ruach) behind the mitzvot. Yeshua taught (Matt 22:34-40: Mark 12:28-31; Luke 10:25-37) that the three-fold loving the LORD (mind/emotions, life, wealth/resources; Deuteronomy 6:4-5) and loving others as oneself (Leviticus 19:18). When faced with a new or difficult situation, it is the principle of freedom, justice, khesed (mercy) and shalom (contentment) that should guide us. If we understand Heaven’s principle, then we can apply it in a positive way and affect a whole lot of people, including ourselves and the outcome we live through. Repentance, intercession and God's compassion A thread through Scripture is Heaven’s willingness and eagerness to listen, to show mercy and to change a decree in response to repentance (תְּשׁוּבָה teshuvah, μετάνοια metanoia, “return/repentance”) and prayer. Whether we look at Moses interceding after the Golden Calf (Exodus 32), or Abraham negotiating for Sodom (Genesis 18), or Jeremiah weeping for his people, we see a God who invites dialogue and delights to show mercy: So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people. Exodus 32:14 NASB 1995 Our relationship with God is rooted in covenant (בְּרִית berit), not unalterable fate. We can plead for mercy, intervene for others, and participate with God in the work of redemption. From Egypt to Messiah: A journey of increasing inclusion The arc of Scripture is toward ever-greater inclusion and freedom, not less. The Torah began by regulating and humanizing ancient social norms. The prophets called the people to deeper justice and loyal-kindness: “To do justly, to love mercy (חֶסֶד chesed), and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). And in Messiah, the doors are thrown open wide: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28 NASB 1995). God's heart, from start to finish, is to proclaim liberty (דְּרוֹר deror, “release/freedom”) to the captives and recovery for all. Proclaiming freedom to the nations The disturbing reality of slavery in the Bible is not the last word. God's commandments, even where they accommodated ancient realities, were always subversive — pushing toward a world of inclusion, compassion, and release for all peoples. We are called, in Messiah, to “let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24 NASB 1995). So let's be a people who oppose bondage wherever we see it — physical, spiritual, social — and who open the doors to any who wish to become sons and daughters of the Most High. May we, as those native to Israel and those grafted into her who have found freedom in Messiah, be quick to share that hope: “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NASB 1995). Shalom and blessings as you seek and extend God's liberating love to every nation (גּוֹי goy) and every neighbor. May the God Who brought Israel out of מִצְרָיִם Mitzrayim (Egypt) continue to bring all His children into freedom and shalom. The post Set the captives free: The Bible's real message on slavery & redemption (Exodus 21–22; Jeremiah 34) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

God demonstrates his character of justice and mercy after Israel sins by making and worshipping the golden calf idol. 

"The Golden Calf"Exodus 32:1-35Behold, a Cow: The futility of idolatryBehold, a Mediator: The need for intercessionBehold, your God: How then should we live?1. Trust wholly in Jesus2. Don't desire evil3. Remember your faithful Savior

Jordon GilmoreThis Week's Focus: The First Two CommandmentsNo other gods before MeDo not make idolsThese are the foundation of our relationship with God—who He is, and who He alone deserves to be in our lives.1. “No Other Gods”Exodus 20:2–3Key Truths:God begins by declaring relationship — “I am your God.”He is both Savior and Deliverer (for Israel, from Egypt; for us, from sin).Because of that deliverance, He alone deserves our worship and trust.Why This Commandment Matters:We misplace our trust — putting hope in people, money, or even ourselves.“The universe” won't bless you; only God can.We dishonor God — by giving His glory to someone or something else.Just as we expect a “thank you,” God deserves the credit for every good thing.We mislead others — by exalting ourselves instead of pointing to Him.Our lives should reflect His glory, not ours.Scriptural Insight:Hebrews 11:6: “He that comes to God must believe that He is…”Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…”Everything begins with acknowledging who God is and giving Him His rightful place.Practical Reflection:Do I ever exalt someone (or myself) above God's Word?Have I taken credit for what God has done?Am I trusting my own understanding or submitting to His?“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” — Proverbs 3:5–62. “No Idols”Exodus 20:4–6“You shall not make for yourself a carved image… you shall not bow down to them or serve them…”Key Truths:An idol is anything—object, idea, or desire—that we exalt or depend on more than God.God warns of the generational consequences of idolatry, but also of generational blessing for obedience.Punishment: to the 3rd and 4th generationBlessing: to thousands of generationsWhat Idolatry Looks Like:Old Testament: Carved images, false gods, and altars.Today: Money, work, relationships, success, control, or even ministry itself.Example 1: The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1–6)While Moses met with God, the people grew anxious.They demanded something to see and touch — a substitute for God's presence.They made a golden calf and called it God.Lesson: When we can't “see” God working, we're tempted to create something to worship instead. Our anxiety often leads us to build idols of control, comfort, or distraction.Example 2: Solomon's Downfall (1 Kings 11:1–14)The wisest man alive fell into idolatry through misplaced love.His foreign wives turned his heart toward their gods.His devotion drifted from the Lord—and the nation paid the price.Lesson: Even wisdom and success don't protect us from idolatry if our hearts are divided. What we love most will ultimately shape what we worship most.Takeaway: A Personal InventoryWho or what is seated in the place of God in your life?Do your trust and decisions reflect God as first?Are you passing down a legacy of worship or of misplaced priorities?“God is a jealous God — but His love and blessing extend to thousands who love Him and keep His commandments.”

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Speaker: Brett KingSeries: The Book of Exodus

Aaron fashions a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai, and Israel worships it.  Mankind still has the tendency to fashion a god in the mind and worship it as we see fit.

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Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on February 16, 2025

The Golden Calf (Exodus): The idolatry of the Golden Calf nearly destroyed Israel, showing why God cannot simply ignore our sins and how their consequences are worse than we might think. However, it also foreshadows the forgiveness offered through Jesus Christ. Recorded on Feb 16, 2025, on Exodus 32 by Pastor David Parks.

This week we read Exodus chapter 32: 1-14 – the infamous story of the golden calf. Okay, we all know that this was not the best move the Israelites have ever made. But let's slow down our reading and see what else we can find in here. What are the Israelites feeling, and what do they mean to do by making this calf? Is Aaron sensitive and subtle in navigating this situation, reducing harm – or is he going along with whatever in order to keep the peace? And who is responsible for these Israelites at this point in the story anyway?

Pastor Josh preaches on Exodus 32 and talks about the golden calf and the importance of priorityzing relationships over results.

The Golden Calf scene illustrates the immorality of the people, a bad initiative by Aaron, intercession by Moses, indignation by Moses, and a question of intention to the people.

Today's Bible Verse: "They have been quick to turn away from what I commanded them and have made themselves an idol cast in the shape of a calf. They have bowed down to it and sacrificed to it and have said, ‘These are your gods, Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt.' - Exodus 32:8 Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Exodus - The LORD who Delivers - 14. The Golden CalfPassage: Exodus 32v1-35Speaker: Pastor Andy Rees

Worship of the Golden Calf - Exodus 32:1-14

EXODUS 321 When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” 2 So Aaron said to them, “Take off the rings of gold that are in the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me.” 3 So all the people took off the rings of gold that were in their ears and brought them to Aaron. 4 And he received the gold from their hand and fashioned it with a graving tool and made a golden[fn] calf. And they said, “These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!”5 When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it. And Aaron made a proclamation and said, “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.” 6 And they rose up early the next day and offered burnt offerings and brought peace offerings. And the people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.7 And the LORD said to Moses, “Go down, for your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves. 8 They have turned aside quickly out of the way that I commanded them. They have made for themselves a golden calf and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!'” 9 And the LORD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and behold, it is a stiff-necked people. 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them, in order that I may make a great nation of you.”11 But Moses implored the LORD his God and said, “O LORD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you have brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? 12 Why should the Egyptians say, ‘With evil intent did he bring them out, to kill them in the mountains and to consume them from the face of the earth'? Turn from your burning anger and relent from this disaster against your people. 13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, to whom you swore by your own self, and said to them, ‘I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your offspring, and they shall inherit it forever.'” 14 And the LORD relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people.15 Then Moses turned and went down from the mountain with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, tablets that were written on both sides; on the front and on the back they were written. 16 The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. 17 When Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said to Moses, “There is a noise of war in the camp.” 18 But he said, “It is not the sound of shouting for victory, or the sound of the cry of defeat, but the sound of singing that I hear.”19 And as soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses' anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain. 20 He took the calf that they had made and burned it with fire and ground it to powder and scattered it on the water and made the people of Israel drink it.21 And Moses said to Aaron, “What did this people do to you that you have brought such a great sin upon them?” 22 And Aaron said, “Let not the anger of my lord burn hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil. 23 For they said to me, ‘Make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.' 24 So I said to them, ‘Let any who have gold take it off.' So they gave it to me, and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf.”25 And when Moses saw that the people had broken loose (for Aaron had let them break loose, to the derision of their enemies), 26 then Moses stood in the gate of the camp and said, “Who is on the LORD's side? Come to me.” And all the sons of Levi gathered around him.27 And he said to them, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel, ‘Put your sword on your side each of you, and go to and fro from gate to gate throughout the camp, and each of you kill his brother and his companion and his neighbor.'” 28 And the sons of Levi did according to the word of Moses. And that day about three thousand men of the people fell. 29 And Moses said, “Today you have been ordained for the service of the LORD, each one at the cost of his son and of his brother, so that he might bestow a blessing upon you this day.”30 The next day Moses said to the people, “You have sinned a great sin. And now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.” 31 So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Alas, this people has sinned a great sin. They have made for themselves gods of gold. 32 But now, if you will forgive their sin—but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written.” 33 But the LORD said to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against me, I will blot out of my book. 34 But now go, lead the people to the place about which I have spoken to you; behold, my angel shall go before you. Nevertheless, in the day when I visit, I will visit their sin upon them.”35 Then the LORD sent a plague on the people, because they made the calf, the one that Aaron made.

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After Moses was on the mountain for forty days, the people quickly turn to idolatry and gross sexual immorality.The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-18)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

In this episode, we are going to be taking a flyover look at the rest of the book of Exodus while zooming in on a few scenes in those chapters. We are going to see how God provides for us, how God instructs us, and how we need people to help up in our life - because God doesn't want us to do life alone.

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We celebrate Trinity Sunday and recognize God as 3-in1, three persons, one God. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. As the Israelites wait for Moses to come down from Mt Sinai, they aren't patient enough and instead make for themselves a god, a golden calf. They worship this idol, not the One true God. What is your golden calf? What are your idols? The things that you place as a higher priority than God. Maybe it's not even a what, maybe it's a who.

When the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” Taught at Agape Bible Church on June 11, 2023. [46 minutes]

Did Israel stay faithful while Moses was on the mountain? Does it honor God to worship Him our way? Can God change His plans?

The story of The Golden Calf recorded in Exodus 32 is one of the darkest corners of the Bible. It is here that Israel breaks the newly sealed covenant they have made to be God's people. Before the ink has time to dry, they deny God, forge an idol, and hold a worship service in its honor. Yet, the Lord who is gracious and compassionate, whose love will not let them go, shows them great mercy. We will look at our text under three headings: 1. The Fall of Israel, 2. The Act of Repentance, and 3. The Need for Atonement.

The story of The Golden Calf recorded in Exodus 32 is one of the darkest corners of the Bible. It is here that Israel breaks the newly sealed covenant they have made to be God's people. Before the ink has time to dry, they deny God, forge an idol, and hold a worship service in its honor. Yet, the Lord who is gracious and compassionate, whose love will not let them go, shows them great mercy. We will look at our text under three headings: 1. The Fall of Israel, 2. The Act of Repentance, and 3. The Need for Atonement.

This week we talk VHS tapes and DVDs, Space Ships, Caddy's and of course, Exodus 32. We'll discuss the story of The Golden Calf and trace the story from the people's great sin, to Moses' incredible intercession, to finally God's marvelous mercy.

Lets share Good News together. To partner with us financially visit www.gospelchurch.co/give or text the word "FRESH" to 94000. Message Notes: 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! 2 Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” 3 Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases. 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. 5 They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. 6 They have ears, but do not hear; noses, but do not smell. 7 They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat. 8 Those who make them become like them, so do all who trust in them. — Psalm 115v1-8 (ESV) IDOLATRY - seeking security and meaning in someone or something other than God 1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. – 2 Timothy 3v1-5 (ESV) When anything in life is an absolute requirement for your happiness and self-worth, it is essentially an 'idol,' something you are actually worshiping. – Tim Keller Idols and false gods of the OT. Ashtoreth (judges 2, 1 Kings 11) - Canaanite god of fertility Baal (Jeremiah 2, 1 Kings 18) - Canaanite god of fertility and crops Chemosh (1 Kings 11, 2 Kings 23) - Moabite god, involved human sacrifice Dagon (1 Samuel 5) - Early by Amorites, then Philistine god of water and grain Egyptian gods (Genesis 41, 2 Kings 19) - over 2000 total deities worshiped throughout egyptian culture Golden Calf (Exodus 32, 1 Kings 12) - Yahweh but made by man Marduk - (Jeremiah 50) chief god of Babylonians.. of fertility and vegetation Milcom/Molech (1 Kings 11, 2 Kings 23) - divination and child sacrifice Parts of True Repentance: 1) Contrition - the natural pride and self-sufficiency has been completely humbled by the consciousness of guilt 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. – Psalm 51v15-17 (ESV) 2) Confession - the secret is over and verbally we reveal to someone else what we've done Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5v16 (ESV) 3) Satisfaction - action that makes amends and changes behavior if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. — 2 Chronciles 7v14 (ESV)

In this week's lesson, we look at the Golden Calf incident found in Exodus 32. The sin of idol worship - placing an idol or false god ahead of God - is the most common sin for humanity to commit and the sin that Israel will struggle with throughout the Old Testament. What can we learn about this type of sin? What can we learn about ourselves and why false idols still plague us today? We attempt to answer these questions and more, as well as the Biblical solution to overcoming the inherent suffering we experience in the world. Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries Shopping on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0587741 www.figtreeteaching.com Blog Post: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/faith-lessons/the-golden-calf#/ Class handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_exodus_study_pt_28_golden_calf.pdf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mh4v8e7FDwOoPhQd7bz7Y YouTube: https://youtu.be/P7Y2rilRwpw

The twenty-sixth in a series of sermons on the book of Exodus: Speaker: Mike McKinley

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Misinformation week #3 Tipping the Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-6 Three points of Misinformation: 1. The better you are, the more God loves you 2. When I mess up I lose my salvation 3. I've got to work my way back When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to come back down the […]

When Israel lose sight of God, they quickly turn to idolatry and their downfall. God shows here how getting him right is the path to life.

When Israel lose sight of God, they quickly turn to idolatry and their downfall. God shows here how getting him right is the path to life.

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EP 18.1 The Golden Calf - Exodus 24, 31-34 Rhonda & Farrell Pickering Come Follow Me 2022To watch these without ads, go to www.Latterdaymedia.com. You may sign up as a free site member to have access. You may be interested in more video content there also.————-Questions answered in this episode: 1) What happened on Mount Sinai with 70 that defined Israel as a nation willing to be a covenant nation?2) How many ways was Moses a "proxy deliverer" and archetype of Christ?3) What was "The Covenant Meal?"4) What were the original commandments made out of (a gem) that were broken?5) Who went with Moses up to Sinai? 6) What do the 70 bulls sacrificed represent?7) What were the ordinances meant to do for the Children of Israel? How did Joseph Smith clarify what Moses taught the Children of Israel about it?8) What are the 3 Measures of Time from the beginning to our day? What do they mean?Please support these videos and podcasts: VENMOMike and Nancy James@LatterDayMediaThe Pickering's Website:www.PropheticAppointments.comLatter-Day Mediawww.ComeFollowMe2022.comSupport the show

One of the most famous idols in the Old Testament is the Golden Calf, made by an impatient and unfaithful Israel as they wandered in the wilderness. Pastor Wesley teaches us about the significance of this event, and the ways in which we continue to make our own golden calves in our daily lives. This sermon on Exodus 32 is from March 20, 2022. A full video of this service is available on our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWOxypdU3Ngped5xTlz2VA/videos (Youtube Page). For more information on King's Church, please https://www.kingschurchdc.com/ (visit our website) or email info@kingschurchdc.com.

Message from Andy Tommelleo on June 6, 2021

Rev. Austin Burch

Exodus 32:1-5; 7-8; 30  |  The Israelites turn to idols and Moses embraces the need for atonement and purification with God for his people.   --Join us on an exciting journey through the book of Exodus using 'Musical Lectio Divina' - combining sacred Scripture and instrumental music compositions inspired by the Book of Exodus. This episode is presented by Bill Donaghy of the Theology of the Body Institute in partnership with The Vigil Project. Learn more at https://www.thevigilproject.com.

Just when things seemed to be going so well. In faithfulness to his promises, the Lord has blessed the descendants of Abraham, rescuing them from Egypt and bringing them to Mount Sinai where he has entered into a unique, exclusive, one-of-a-kind relationship with them. The Lord has promised to be their god and the Israelites have promised to be his people. Then, as Moses is receiving the instructions for the tabernacle so that the Lord can live with his people, they go and do something that jeopardises the whole thing. Will there be a happy ending here? Or destruction in the wilderness?

The Book of the Covenant was accepted by faith (Exodus 19:5) and later broken at the Golden Calf (Exodus 32). The Book of the Law was thus imposed,  and became a tutor keeping Israel under guard until the time of reformation when the seed would come and set the people free from the Book of the Law to […]