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Exodus-34

Renewal and Redemption: A Devotional Study on Exodus 34​

Introduction​

Exodus 34 describes how God renewed His covenant with Moses and His people, providing them with a new set of tablets containing the Ten Commandments. This passage offers profound spiritual insights and applications, as we explore its depths.

Section 1: The Spoiled Bread (Exodus 34:25-26)​

Devotional Thought: Moses spent forty days and forty nights on Mount Sinai, receiving the two tablets from God. On his return, Aaron and Hur prepared a feast for the people, with raw meat and unleavened bread - a violation of the dietary laws - as a mark of celebration. Consider the parallel between the people's joyful disobedience and our all too frequent misplaced priorities today.

Reflection Questions:

  • What do we prioritize in our celebration that may disregard God's holy commandments?
  • How can we find the balance between celebration and obedience to God's law?

Section 2: Refinement and Redemption (Exodus 34:1-5)​

Devotional Thought: In this section, Moses pleads with God to forgive and renew His people. The Lord condescends to forgive the people's rebellion and renew His covenant once again. The renewal of the covenant with God brings our spirit to equanimity and reminds us that God can redem even the most faithless heart.

Reflection Questions:

  • When do we need to plead for God's redemption and forgiveness?
  • How can we understand the significance of covenant-renewal?

Section 3: The Dreaded Place (Exodus 34:1-7)​

Devotional Thought: Moses understands that the place where God met him is set apart from anything else. It was a sacred space, the Meeting Place or Tabernacle. It's a clear parallel drawn as we reflect on how important it is to identify our sacred space so that we can connect spiritually without distractions.

Reflection Questions:

  • What is your sacred place or time, where you can connect spiritually with God without distractions?
  • How can you defend your sacred space/time with the same fervor that Moses did?

Section 4: The True and Living God (Exodus 34:6-7)​

Devotional Thought: God declares that He is the Lord who is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. His mighty acts speak for Himself, and He keeps covenant and steadfast love with a thousand generations. This passage reminds us that our God is a mighty God, merciful, gracious, slothful to anger and full of love and faithfulness that lasts more than a mere thousand generations.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can we internalize the mercy, grace, and steadfast love of God into our daily lives?
  • How can we express our gratitude for His longstanding love and faithfulness?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional journey through Exodus 34, let's be grateful for the grace, mercy, and faithfulness of God. We carry the truths embedded in this chapter into our daily lives, with the knowledge that our God is true and living, and that He renews His grace, mercy, and faithfulness to us daily. Let's find an approach that keeps our spirituality alive and our connection to God steadfast and faithful even as we navigate through changing circumstances.