Lesson 64: Exodus 34:7
The Blueprint — The Verse
Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.
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The Context — The History
God's revelation to MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More balanced mercy with justice in a community where corporate identity shaped how sin affected families and generations. IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More would carry this tension into the promised landThe Promised Land is the land that God pledged to give to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants as an everlasting inheritance. Often identified with the land of Canaan, it became the homeland of the nation of Israel and serves as a powerful symbol of God's covenant faithfulness, provision, and rest for His people. More and beyond.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The divine proclamation continues immediately after verse 6, completing God's description of himself. Forgiveness extends far, yet sin still carries consequences that ripple through families and communities.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
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And MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped.
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Discussion
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How do you hold God's forgiveness and his justice together?
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What does corporate responsibility teach about community life?
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Where do you need both mercy and accountability?
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