After the Israelites terribly bad behavior with the golden calf incident (Exodus 32), they truly repent and show extraordinary generosity when given the opportunity to bring supplies necessary to build the tabernacle (Exodus 35 and 36).
This sermon is focused on Exodus 34 when Moses returns to the people after experiencing the glory of God on Mt. Sinai.
Moments of crisis and transition are also invitations to renewal.
The story of Exodus chapter 32 is an ironic interlude within the broader narrative of Exodus.
In this sermon, we meet two extraordinarily gifted men who led God’s people in building the tabernacle along with its furniture and furnishings.
As we come to the last section of Exodus (chapters 25-40), the focus is on building the tabernacle which will become the dwelling place of God among his people.
