Main Idea: Recognition of our depravity and the righteous judgment of God should lead us to truly mourn our sin and turn to Him for forgiveness.

The Great Depravity of Mankind on Clear Display

• The peoples’ impatience and lack of trust in the Lord leads them to demand a false god to worship
  • Exodus 32:1-6
• The peoples’ disobedience leaves the covenant in question
  • Exodus 32:7-10
  • Exodus 32:15-19
  • Exodus 32:21-25

The Righteous Judgment of God Burns Against Wickedness

• The righteous judgment of God over false idols
  • Exodus 32:20
  • Deuteronomy 9:21
• The righteous judgment of God against sinful man
  • Exodus 32:26-29, 35

The True Heart of the Repentant Turns Toward God

• The promise of God to save His people remains true
  • Exodus 32:11-14
  • Exodus 32:30-34
• The truly repentant demonstrate brokenness over their sin
  • Exodus 33:1-6

So What?

• Throughout the generations, the unrepentant will live and die in their sin, but the redeemed will look to the Lord alone for salvation.
  • Nehemiah 9:16-20
  • Acts 7:39-41, 51-56