In Exodus 32, we read of one the most sobering accounts of sin and idolatry in all of Scripture. The people of God have grown impatient waiting for Moses as he is on Mount Sinai receiving Tabernacle instructions, so they demand that Aaron (the one designated as their spiritual leader) make for them gods to worship. He follows the voice of the people and crafts a golden calf.
What we see in the passage is the seriousness of sin and idolatry. There is never a time in the Scripture when sin is treated as an unserious thing. In this account, there are grave consequences.
Yet at the same time, Moses seeks to intercede on behalf of the people, and he even desires to make atonement for them. Though God is gracious to hear Moses, he cannot make atonement for them. He also is a sinful man, but as we view this passage we are drawn to the One who is the perfect Mediator, atonement and Intercessor for the people of God–Jesus Christ.
Join us this Lord’s Day at River City Reformed as we consider this passage together. We meet at 9 AM for worship at 9820 W Markham St (the sanctuary of Faith United Methodist Church). For more information, click here, or contact us. You can also watch our service on YouTube with a link posted to our Facebook page.