Observations

• Every type of sin is nothing short of dramatically breaking God’s written instructions (32:15-20).
• Our human tendency is to blame our sin on other people or unique circumstances (32:21-24).
• Moses graciously provided a last chance to repent while there was still time (32:25-26).
• Those unrepentant received wrath, but those repentant still required atonement (32:27-30).
• Moses was willing yet unable to serve as a substitute for the people’s rebellion (32:31-35).

Applications

• Your sinful habits lead you to lose control, and you must change before it is too late.
• You can be enraged by the sin of others, but don’t overlook the vileness of your own rebellion.
• Even your sins that you deem less damaging than others are severe enough to classify you guilty of breaking them all (cf. Jam. 2:10).
• If you don’t repent from breaking God’s Law, you will experience the just wrath of God.
• Jesus did what Moses couldn’t do so that wondrous grace could be given to you.