OLD TESTAMENT TEXTS

Exodus 33:12-23 is an extended petition of Moses for God to accompany Israel on their wilderness travels. Psalm 99 is a song of praise that celebrates the power of God.

Exodus 33:12-23 - "The Power of Petition: Part 2"
Setting.  See the commentary from last week for an overview of the three-part structure of  Exodus 19-34, which is (1) revelation and covenant   Exodus 19-31), (2) the breaking of covenant and threat of destruction   Exodus 32 -33), and (3) covenant renewal   (Exodus 34). The lectionary lessons for last week   Exodus 32:1-14) and for this week   Exodus 33:12-23) span the middle section that has been described as the breaking of the covenant and threat of destruction   Exodus 32 -33). Both texts focus on the mediatory power of Moses. As we saw last week  …