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…

Q. You have shewed that there is a God, and only one God, and three persons; tell me now what God is? A. God is so infinite, and incomprehensible, that no creature is able fully to comprehend or know him (Exodus 33:20, 23; Job 26:14 & 11:7-9; 1 Timothy 6:16). Q. How then may we…

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.

2. The most glorious prospect that we can take into the things that are within the veil, into the remaining transactions of the work of our salvation in the most holy place, is in the representation that is made to us of the intercession of Christ. Of old when Moses went into th…

Plants that grow out of the Sun send up a longer stalk, but the fruit is worse: some Christians pitch all their care upon the growth of love, and take no pains to grow in knowledge; but this is not right, we should always follow on to know the Lord (Hosea 6:3). We read that Chri…

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!

God loves to have our affection comply with his; God loves others the better for soliciting its welfare. Moses had the greatest manifestation of God's love after he had prayed for the Israelites though in a case of sin (Exodus 32:32), and presently after in (Exodus 33:11) God sp…

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…

And again, it is written, and the Angel of his presence [face] saved them; namely, the Angel which is the Presence [face] of God; of whom it is said, my presence [face] shall go before you, and I will cause you to rest: Lastly, that Angel of whom the Prophet speaks, the Lord who…

Praeterea scriptum est Isaiah 63:9. & Angelus facici ejus salvos fecit ipsos. Nimirum ille Angelus qui est Dei facies; de quo dictum est Exodus 33:14. Facies mea praeibit, & efficiam ut quiescas. Denique ille Angelus est de quo vates Malachi 3:1. & subito veniet ad templum suum…

15. That no Tree be planted in the Sanctuary (Deuteronomy 16:21). 16. That we swear not by false Gods (Exodus 33:13). 17. That none lead the Jews to Idolatry.

Where the Vulgar Latin translating the word Actively, and applying it to Moses; Stetit Moses cum eo invocans nomen Domini, quo transcunte coram eo ait, Dominator Domine Deus; Moses stood with him calling on the Name of the Lord, who passing by he said, O mighty Ruler, Lord God;…

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…

The bottom of that stupendous undertaking of the Israelites in leaving Egypt, and journeying through the wilderness into Canaan, lay in the promise of this presence of God with them (Exodus 7:10, 11, 12). On this one consideration, their whole undertaking and affair turned; to t…

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…

The Lord spake to him mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches, he beheld the similitude of the Lord (Numbers 12:8; Deuteronomy 34:10; Exodus 34:5, 6). Q. What Prophet was forty days in the mount with the Lord, and ate not, but Moses (Exodus 33:11)? There arose…

The new life should turn to nothing, if Christ withdraw his gracious influence, and it is that our poor little image and spiritual breaths are in his hand, both touching production and conservation by his grace's breathing. Hence if the Angel of his presence go with us, his hand…

Use 1: That there is something of the essence of God, that may not be inquired into, but to be content with that which is revealed (Romans 1:18). For that which may be known of GOD, is manifest in them; for GOD has shown it to them: there is something that may be known, and some…

Moses when he had seen the works of God, which were great and marvellous, yet found not himself satisfied therewith. Therefore after all, he prays that God would shew him his glory (Exodus 33:18). He knew that the ultimate rest, blessedness and satisfaction of the soul, is not i…

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…

Besides Gods way of answering Moses, and answering by Vrim were different things, as the Rabbins and other learned men who write of those things show, Gods answering Moses and giving him Lawes and Commandements being by voice, but answering by Vrim being in an other way by behol…

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…

Ans. 1. It does concern us and become us to be a humble people. As sometimes the Lord said to his people of old, Now put off your ornaments, that I may know what to do to you (Exodus 33:5), so does the Lord by his providence speak to us, Put off your ornaments, O New-England, th…

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…

As Moses could not have this knowledge of God until it pleased God to reveal himself to him — so he would not give up, would not stir a foot, until God did reveal himself. Exodus 33:13: 'If I have found favor in your sight, show me your glory, that I may know you.' And so should…

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,…

And therefore our Savior speaks of the goodness and mercy of God, as the sum of his perfections; what one Evangelist has, be you merciful, as your Father which is in Heaven is merciful, is rendred in another, be you therefore perfect, as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect…

And it is promised, that in heaven we shall see God, that is, have a more perfect knowledge of him and full enjoyment; as to see good days, is to enjoy them. Those texts where it is said, No man can see God and live (Exodus 33:20), and (John 1:18) No man has seen God at any time…