Exodus 33

We could not now bear that glory, it would overwhelm us; sensibile fortè destruit sensum, as a weak eye cannot behold the sun; but God will capacitate us for glory; our souls shall be so heavenly, and perfected with holiness, that they may be able to enjoy the blessed vision of…

God showing mercy, makes his Godhead appear full of glory. When Moses said to God, I beseech you show me your glory, I will (God says) show mercy (Exodus 33:19). His mercy is his glory.

5. We must pray earnestly that the kingdom of glory may come, that we may see God face to face, and have an [reconstructed: uninterrupted] and eternal communion with him in the Empyrean Heaven. Moses desired but a glimpse of God's glory (Exodus 33:18); how then should we pray to…

(2.) It is implied, that we should endeavor to preserve the souls of others; counsel them about their souls, set life and death before them, help them to Heaven. In the law, if one met his neighbor's ox or ass going astray, he must bring him back (Exodus 33:4). Much more if we s…

Position 5. God's mercy is one of the most orient pearls of his crown; it makes his Godhead appear amiable and lovely. When Moses said to God, "I beseech you, show me your glory," the Lord answered him, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will show mercy" (Exodus…

And so of the rest. But Moses is said, to talk with God face to face: and, to see his back parts, Exodus 33.11, 23. Answer.

No — but there is an invisible hand upon them. Well then, as it is said (Exodus 33:14): let his presence give us rest. And though the mountains be hurled into the sea, though heaven and earth mingle together — fear not!

All similitudes and representations of God are discharged. 4. In our addresses to God through the Mediator; we would rest our faith on what is revealed in the Word, seeking rather to take up God, and Christ as they are revealed in it, than without the Word, to seek satisfaction…

Nor need we flee to that exposition ever and anon, that Christ died for all, that is, all ranks of men. For "all" is put in Scripture ordinarily for many; as (Deuteronomy 1:21; Psalm 71:18; Jeremiah 15:10; Jeremiah 19:9; Jeremiah 20:7; Jeremiah 23:30; Jeremiah 49:17; Ezekiel 16:…

Both had ventured their lives, Moses by encountering Pharaoh, and Elias Ahab. Both had seen the glory of God in Mount Horeb, and spoke with God also, Moses (Exodus 33:11) he saw the Lord face to face, and spoke with him as a man does with his friend, and Elias (1 Kings 19). Both…

This Angel can be no other than Christ, whose office it is to keep us in the way, and to bring us into the place which Christ has prepared for us; he it is that must be obeyed by the people of God, and pardon their transgressions; in him is God's name, for he will not communicat…

First; it is speciall, whereby he knowes all the elect euen by name. Exod 33:17. Againe, it is a perpetuall and vnchangeable knowledge.

In making your Calling sufficient for you. It was the prayer of Moses fr the Tribe of Judah, Exodus 33:7 Let his hands be sufficient for him: and it is no small mercy, if yours be so to you. Some there be that have work, but not strength to go through with it; others have streng…

So (Isaiah 49:1) the Lord has called me from the womb, from the bowels of my mother has he made mention of my name, it notes the special care, and the special love that God had of and bore to Christ. See it eminently in that place (Exodus 33:12), where Moses speaks thus to God,…

All the fruits of Gods goodness, and grace, are in the sole keeping of his own Soveraign will and pleasure. This is his great glory, Exodus 33:18, 19. Shew me your glory, says Moses.

2. Sympathy, and condescending to supply their wants; he cleaves closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24); it is such a love as one has who aims at his friend's good, as well as his own. 3. Familiarity in mutual communion, as is accustomed to be between friends, and freedom in con…

Next, the privilege, or advantage which accompanies this her good condition, is held out in these words, I was in his eyes as one that found favor, or peace: To find favor in his eyes, is to be kindly and affectionately dealt with, and to have that manifested by some suitable ev…

At other times God spoke with a more still and gentle voice, and in a more mild way, as when he spoke to Samuel in the night, he thought at first that it had been the voice of Eli (1 Samuel 3:4-5). Thus God spoke to Abraham, to Jacob, to Moses, to whom it is said, he spoke face…

1. He endeavors to wean them from the vanity of outward ornaments, verse 3: whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning, etc. This does not forbid the sober and moderate use of decent ornaments, when it is according to the quality, place, and station, and in due season, (…

Section 4. The various ways of special Revelation, by Dreams, Visions, Audible voices, Inspirations, with that peculiar one of the Lawgiver under the Old Testament, called [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] face to face, Exodus 33:11. Deuteronomy 34:10: and [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉]…

1. It is his glory to forgive sins. Exodus 33:18. And he said, I beseech you show me your glory; compared with Exodus 34:6-7. And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful, and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.

What greater Honor for a Person, than to have God keep him Company? Exodus 33:11. 3. In that God makes them Rich heirs; Romans 8:17., joynt heirs with Christ.

Moses desires God; Tell me your name (Exodus 3:13-14). Then show me your glory (Exodus 33:18). And he said, I beseech you show me your glory.

So (Psalm 25:8), Good and upright is the Lord. And (Exodus 33:19), He said, I will make all my goodness go before you, and proclaim my name. As the creature has a natural goodness of beauty, power, dominion, wisdom; so it has a moral goodness of purity and holiness.

The works of mercy are the glory of the Godhead. Moses prayed, 'Lord, show me your glory' (Exodus 33:18); God replied, 'I will make all my goodness pass before you' (verse 19). God accounts himself most glorious in the shining robes of his mercy.

Thus Moses saw him who was invisible (Hebrews 11:27). Believers see God's glory as it were veiled over; they behold his back-parts (Exodus 33:23). Second, in the life to come; and this glorious sight of God is meant in the text — they shall see God.

1. A sensible glory, (to begin with what is lower) is fittingly in our way to be taken notice of; and may well be comprehended (as its less-principal intent) within the significance of the expression the Face of God. So indeed it does evidently signify (Exodus 33:11). And if we…

And this is a Gospel-truth now, that stands after the Incarnation, as before (Romans 9:18): he has therefore mercy upon whom he will, and hardens whom he will. And he said it in the Old Testament (Exodus 33:19), and repeats it to us (Romans 9:15): I will have mercy upon whom I w…

Gods anger is not so hot, but mercy can cool it; nor so sharp, but mercy can sweeten it. God counts his mercy his glory, (Exodus 33:18), 19. We have some drops of mercy our selves, but God is the Father of mercies, who begets all the mercies that are in us.

How much more should we prize that view of it, which we may have with open face, though yet as in a glass (2 Corinthians 3:18)? Moses when he had seen the works of God, which were great and marvelous, yet found not himself satisfied therewith: therefore after all, he prays that…

Let Italy boast that it is for pleasure the Garden of the world; an humble heart glories in this, that it is the Presence-chamber of the Great King. 3. The Times we live in are humbling: The Lord seems to say to us now, as he did to Israel, Exodus 33:5. Put off your Ornaments fr…

2. It is good, also, that we desire of the King a convoy, indeed, that he will go with us himself. This made David rejoice when in the Valley of the Shadow of Death; and Moses was rather for dying where he stood, than to go one step without his God (Exodus 33:15). O, my brother,…

Obj. 2. To ascribe God's not loving of men to God's disposition, heart, will, and pleasure, and not to our defects, is blasphemy. Ans. The Lord ascribes his having mercy, and his hardening to his own free will (Romans 9:17; Exodus 33:19), and his love is as free as his mercy, an…