Lesson 62: Exodus 33:19
The Blueprint — The Verse
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
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The Context — The History
After the golden calf, 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 interceded for 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 at SinaiSinai is the mountain where God revealed Himself to Israel, gave the Law to Moses, and established the covenant that shaped the nation’s identity. It stands as one of the most sacred locations in Scripture, a place of divine fire, voice, and holiness. More while the nation camped in the wilderness. God's glory and mercy were not abstract ideas—they were experienced in covenant relationship with a holy God.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
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 asked to see God's glory after the people's sin. God agreed to pass before him, proclaim his name, and show mercy according to his sovereign will rather than human demand.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.
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And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
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Discussion
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Why does God emphasize mercy on his terms?
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How does this passage help us hold holiness and graceGrace is God’s unearned favor — His freely given kindness, forgiveness, and restorative power extended to humanity. In Scripture, grace is the divine initiative that overcomes sin, heals separation, and empowers transformation. It is the foundation of redemption, revealing God’s willingness to act on behalf of humanity before they can act for themselves. More together?
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What does it mean that God's goodness is not earned?
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