22 September 2014
Context of intercession
Context of intercession
Text: Exodus 32
- Speaker:
- Rev Dr Charles Tan
- Series:
- Bethany IV Prayer Circle
Message Notes
22 September 2014
CHURCH PRAYER MEETING
Text: Exodus 32
CONTEXT OF INTERCESSION
1. Moses addresses the people
a) The problem of Sin
You have committed a great sin. Exodus 32:30
b) The answer to Sin- Atonement
i) Going to the Lord Exodus 32:30
ii) Perhaps I can make atonement for your sin Exodus 32:30
2. Addressing the Lord
a) Confession of sin
Oh, these people have committed a great sin Exodus 32:31
b) The nature of the sin
And have made for themselves a god of gold! Exodus 32:31
c) Pleading forgiveness
If you will forgive their sin Exodus 32:32
d) Offering himself as a substitute
But if not, I pray, blot me out of Your book which You have written Exodus 32:32
GOD’S REPLY
1. Correction
a) Whoever has sinned against Me Exodus 32:33
b) I will blot out of My Book Exodus 32:33
c) Nothing to do with Moses and his offer to have his name blotted out!
2. Going forward
a) Now therefore, go, Exodus 32:34
b) Lead the people to the place of which I have spoken to you Exodus 32:34
3. My Angel
a) The reference is to the Pre-incarnate Christ (Genesis 16:7-14)
b) His presence was acknowledged Exodus 32:34
c) He will go before you Exodus 32:34
4. Punishment
a) In the day when I visit for punishment Exodus 32:34
i) Stay of execution
ii) Chance to repent
b) I will visit punishment upon them for their sin Exodus 32:34
i) Future
ii) If there is no repentance
iii) If the people continued to pursue idolatry
5. Plague
a) The LORD plagued the people Exodus 32:35
b) Because of what they did with the calf which Aaron made Exodus 32:35
c) No details as to the nature of the plague God inflicted the children of Israel with
PM (29 September 2014)
No prayer meeting next week (Post 40+1 Anniversary)