A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace S5: Day 28: Exodus 32–34
Jan 28, 2026
A discussion of the golden calf narrative and Israel's anxiety during Moses' absence. A look at how prayer relates to God acting in ways consistent with his unchanging character. Exploration of Exodus 34:6–7 as a clear declaration of God’s mercy and justice. Reflection on the tension between divine compassion and holiness and why that matters for prayer.
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Prayer Changes The Situation God Responds To
- God's declared judgment on Israel assumed the situation would remain unchanged, but Moses' intercession altered the situation and God's response.
- Paul cites Wayne Grudem to show God's unchanging character can respond differently when circumstances (like prayer) change.
Pray Because Prayer Is Part Of God's Sovereignty
- Pray because God sovereignly includes our prayers as means by which he acts.
- Shelby urges listeners to pray, highlighting that God's sovereignty and the effectiveness of prayer are both true.
Exodus 34 Reveals God's Character Balance
- Exodus 34:6–7 is a foundational revelation of God's character, balancing mercy and justice.
- Paul says these verses recur across Scripture and serve as an "about me" summary of who God is.