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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

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Exodus 33 (Part 2) Bible Study (Moses' Intercession) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Saturday, November 10, 2018

Scripture References

Hebrews 10Exodus 33Psalms 19Psalms 96Psalms 20Revelation 22Exodus 19Esther 10Exodus 34

Sermon Summary

This Bible study explores Moses’ request to see God’s glory, revealing that God’s character is His greatest splendor. Pastor Daniel Batarseh challenges believers to move beyond religious behavior and find true transformation by beholding Jesus Christ daily.

Key Takeaways

1God’s glory is not just a feeling; it is the revelation of His character, specifically His goodness, mercy, and grace.
2Spiritual hunger is a 'reverse law': the more you 'eat' (seek God), the hungrier for Him you become.
3True transformation in the Christian life comes from 'beholding' God's beauty, not just 'behaving' according to rules.
4The Old Covenant glory was temporary and fading, but the glory available through Christ is permanent and ever-increasing.
5The inability of people to see the truth is often due to a spiritual veil that only Christ can remove through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Moses had already secured God's presence for the journey. Why do you think he still asked to see God's glory?
2Pastor Daniel defined glory as 'immeasurable greatness, splendor, and holiness.' Which of these facets of God do you find easiest or hardest to relate to?
3How does the concept of 'beholding vs. behaving' change your perspective on your daily spiritual disciplines?
4Read 2 Corinthians 3:18. What does it look like practically to go from 'one degree of glory to another'?
5Why is it important to recognize that we are 'dust' when we encounter God's glory? How does that humility affect our relationships with others?
6How can we as a group support each other in removing the 'veils' of self-righteousness or tradition that hinder us from seeing Christ clearly?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Set aside the first moments of every day to 'behold' God through Scripture and prayer before checking your phone or starting tasks.
Find a 'mountain' of solitude where you can worship God alone, without the distractions of other people or corporate settings.
When reading the Bible, ask the text questions about God's character rather than just looking for a 'nice thought' for the day.
Identify areas where you are 'striving' to behave and pivot your focus toward beholding Christ's beauty in those specific areas.
Commit to praying for the 'unveiling' of the hearts of specific unbelieving friends or family members.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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