(Exodus 34&35) “Show Me Your Glory”
Published 23 September 2025
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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching
⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes
- 1️⃣ Treating God’s presence as optional rather than essential (Ex. 33:7–11; 34:5).
- 2️⃣ Seeking wonders without covenant obedience (Ex. 34:10–11).
- 3️⃣ Forgetting to “be ready in the morning” when God calls (Ex. 34:2).
- 4️⃣ Hearing God’s Name but not letting His character reshape us (Ex. 34:6–7).
- 5️⃣ Receiving revelation yet failing to write and live it (Ex. 34:27–28).
💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures
- 1️⃣ Failure to return quickly to God after sin (contrast with Ex. 32; now Ex. 34).
- 2️⃣ Failure to honor the weight of God’s words on the tablets (Ex. 34:1,28).
- 3️⃣ Failure to let God’s compassion produce compassion in us (Ex. 34:6).
- 4️⃣ Failure to embrace holy fear—God forgives yet judges guilt (Ex. 34:7).
- 5️⃣ Failure to mobilize resources for worship when hearts are moved (Ex. 35:20–22).
🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins
- 1️⃣ Idolatry’s residue—wanting God’s help more than God Himself (context Ex. 32 vs. Ex. 33–34).
- 2️⃣ Presumption—approaching glory without reverence (Ex. 34:5–9).
- 3️⃣ Disobedience—hearing “obey what I command” yet delaying (Ex. 34:11).
- 4️⃣ Stubbornness—stiff-necked hearts resisting mercy’s transformation (Ex. 34:9).
- 5️⃣ Withholding—clutching blessings instead of bringing offerings (Ex. 35:20–22).
🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes
- 1️⃣ Holy hunger—“Show me Your glory” becomes our prayer (Ex. 33:18; 34:5).
- 2️⃣ Covenant renewed—God writes again on new tablets (Ex. 34:1,28).
- 3️⃣ Name revealed—compassionate, gracious, faithful God proclaimed (Ex. 34:6–7).
- 4️⃣ Radiant transformation—Moses’ face shines after meeting God (Ex. 34:29–35).
- 5️⃣ Willing generosity—hearts moved, offerings brought for God’s house (Ex. 35:20–22).
🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons
- 1️⃣ Seek God’s presence first; let glory shape your desires (Ex. 33:7–11; 34:5–9).
- 2️⃣ Prepare promptly when God invites—“be ready in the morning” (Ex. 34:2).
- 3️⃣ Let His Name reform your character—patient, loving, faithful (Ex. 34:6–7).
- 4️⃣ Write and obey—anchor revelation in habits and practice (Ex. 34:27–28).
- 5️⃣ Turn blessing into worshipful generosity (Ex. 35:20–22).
🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles
- 1️⃣ Presence-led leadership—refuse to move without God (Ex. 33:15; 34:9–10).
- 2️⃣ Model readiness—leaders rise early to meet with God (Ex. 34:2).
- 3️⃣ Carry the Word—receive, write, and transmit God’s commands (Ex. 34:27–35).
- 4️⃣ Steward radiance with humility—veil for others’ sake, unveil before God (Ex. 34:29–35).
- 5️⃣ Mobilize willing hearts—invite, not coerce, Spirit-moved generosity (Ex. 35:20–22).