Exodus 34:10 - Homilies By J. Orr

I make a covenant.

I. A COVENANT RENEWED . Mark how in connection with this there is—

II. A COVENANT RENEWED ON THE BASIS OF INTERCESSION . We have even more than this—we have a "shadow of the Cross" (ch. 32:32). Peace made by

The bestowal of the blessing on this ground—

1 . Prevented the people from looking lightly on sin, or from imagining that God looked lightly on it.

2 . Conserved the Divine honour.

3 . Gave a higher value to the gift.

4 . Put honour upon Moses.

5 . Taught that blessings can be won from God by intercession.— J . O .