Show Notes
In Exodus we see the Israelites fail to have a personal relationship with God, and instead regard Moses both as their leader and their God. When Moses was away for 40 days to obtain the Ten Commandments, the people of Israel then turn to idol worship, making a golden calf. God will show great mercies to His people after Moses’ intercession; He showed this great mercy as He was looking ahead to the sacrifice that Jesus will make for sin by laying down His life. Great indeed are the mercies of God!
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