e 100 Challenge- Day 22- The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-34:35)

Today's Passage

After hearing the Lord from Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:22) and agreeing to keep the covenant with the Lord, the people of Israel quickly become impatient with the length of time Moses was on the mountain. They broke the covenant by making an idol and worshiping it with burnt and peace offerings (the same offerings they made to the Lord, before committing to the covenant). The Lord’s anger burned against the people because they had turned so quickly from the covenant He established with them to a man-made idol. Moses, again, intercedes for the people of Israel. The Lord called Moses to the mountain, renewing the covenant with His chosen people and proclaiming His great character “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness”.

Questions to Consider:

1)What drove the Israelites to create the Golden Calf, so quickly after making a new covenant with the Lord?

2)In what ways had they seen the Lord provide for them, proving his faithfulness, prior to this?

3)Can you recall a time when the Lord has shown Himself to be faithful to you?

Prayer:

Give thanks to the Lord for His never-ending faithfulness. Though we may be quick to forget this and turn from Him, His steadfast love and faithfulness never fail. Thank the Lord for His constant mercy and grace to undeserving sinners!

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.