Exodus 33:12-23
Big Idea:
As a type and shadow of Jesus, Moses pleads with the Lord as an intercessor asking that the Lord Himself be with the people. Moses asks for the Lord to show him His glory as a sign of the Lord’s presence. In a beautiful display of His mercy, the Lord protects Moses in the cleft of the rock from being killed by the full manifestation of His glory.
Word Study:
Glory: The Hebrew word for glory is “kabowd” which means splendor, dignity, honor. God displays to Moses His glory, and splendor, all the time showing mercy to Moses.
Application:
God ultimately displays His glory in the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ. In the cross is the full manifestation of God’s splendor, dignity and honor. We are protected by the mercy of God, as Moses was in the cleft, in Christ whom was given as a sacrifice for our sin. Direct the eyes of our heart, and our people to see the glory of God in Jesus Christ.
