The commandments of GOD
Text: Exodus 34:29-35
16 February 2015
16 February 2015
PRAYER MEETING
Text: Exodus 34:29-35
THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD
1. The Two Tablets of Testimony Exodus 34:29
2. The Ten Commandments Exodus 34:28
CONTEXT
1. Backdrop of Israel’s idolatrous worship of the golden calf
2. Ten Clear commandments
a) Relating to God
b) Relating to man
3. Given over 40 days
a) Prayer
b) Close communion
i) Teaching
ii) Learning
THE SHINING FACE OF MOSES
1. Physical effect
2. Symbolic significance
a) Of having been in the Presence of God
b) Of being blessed by God
c) Of being approved by God
3. Fear of the people
a) Aaron
b) People Exodus 34:30
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Teaching of the people Exodus 34:31-32
2. Ministry of teaching
VEIL
1. Veil made to cover Moses’ face Exodus 34:33, 35
2. Veil taken away in the Presence of God Exodus 34:34
PAUL’S COMMENT ON THIS VEIL
2 Corinthians 3:13-16
1. Another viewpoint
2. Veil of the heart
3. Taking away of the veil
4. An unveiled face