Exodus 33:12-23

Exodus 33:12-23
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Shemot 33: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
- I.XIX.1, IV.XX.5, IV.XX.9, IV.XX.11, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter IX, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- II.2, V.1, V.11, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.27, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- IV.22, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- V.19, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XIV, Chapter XV, Chapter XXIV, Against Praxeas, Tertullian (c. 213)
- II.IV.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- XIII.26, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
  - "For Moses did not see his face in full majesty, but as man's weakness could bear."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  - "Thus, by the intercession of Christ, we are not only saved from ruin, but become entitled to everlasting happiness."
- From Wesley's Notes.
  - "See in type the prevalency of Christ's intercession, which he ever lives to make for all those that come to God by him!"
- "Election No Discouragement to Seeking Souls: Exodus 33:19," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1864.
  - "He who cannot err, being perfect in wisdom; he who will not err, being as perfect in holiness; he who can do no wrong, being supremely just; he who must act in accordance with the principles of kindness, seeing he is essentially love, is the most fitting person to rule."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  - "This is one of the most mysterious scenes described in the Bible: he had, for his comfort and encouragement, a splendid and full display of the divine majesty, not in its unveiled effulgence, but as far as the weakness of humanity would admit. The face, hand, back parts, are to be understood figuratively."
- "A View of God's Glory: Exodus 33:18," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1908.
  - "...there is an hour coming, when we must all, in a certain sense, see God. We must see him as a Judge. It becomes us, then, to think seriously whether we shall stand in the cleft of the Rock when he comes."
Contemporary References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Commentary, Exodus 33:12-23, Dennis Olson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
  - "The text of Exodus 33:12-23 is the culmination of a series of new revelations of Godâ€™s identity and names throughout the book of Exodus."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  - "Have you ever been so eager for something that youâ€™d put your life on the line for it?"
- "Face to Face with God," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2017.
- Commentary, Exodus 33:12-23, Eric Mathis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  - "YHWH extends grace, mercy, and assures the promise of a holy presence and a communal presence. YHWH also sets up a tension that is at the heart of our own relationship with God. God gives of Godself, but in God's infinite holiness, God also places limits on accessibility."
- "Show Me Your Glory," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Use of images.
  - "How will we abide what God reveals to usâ€”and what God chooses to conceal? What helps us persist in turning toward God even when God hides God's face from us?"
- "Crevace," sermon starter for Proper 24A, Rick Morley, 2014.
- "The Moses Moment," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- "Wandering Thoughts on the Face of God," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- "Seeking Intimacy with God," Faith Element, 2014.
- "Emmanuel," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  - "What keeps the wild hope of Christmas alive year after year in a world notorious for dashing all hopes is the haunting dream that the child who was born that day may yet be born again even in us and our own snowbound, snowblind longing for him."
- Commentary, Exodus 33:12-23, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  - "The fact that Moses' request is not granted reminds Moses, and us, that God is still God. For all his chutzpah, even Moses cannot presume too much. Even Moses cannot know or comprehend God completely."
- "The Backside of God's Glory," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2011.
  - "What does it mean to see God's back? "
- "The Backside of God," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  - "The power of the passage is in fact found in its ambiguity. Moses' very specific requests to see God's ways and God's glory are rebuffed, and all he, and we, are allowed to see is God's...whatever! Wake? Train? After? So it is with this God."
- Living the Uncertainty of our Conviction, Caspar Green, The Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
- "Distinct," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- Commentary, Exodus 33:12-23, Karla Suomala, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  - "In Exodus 32:1-14, Moses appeared calm and collected as he successfully negotiated with God on top of Mount Sinai to save the Israelites from God's anger about the golden calf."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Last Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Exodus 33:12-23, Pentecost 23, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
- The Old Testament Readings: Exodus 33:12-23. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
  - "Preaching on this passage could address the uncertainty that is a necessary part of faith, or it might emphasise the way in which worship and discipleship are themselves acknowledgements of the presence of God with us."
- Parshah Ki Tisa, text, commentary, stories, sermons & articles from Chassidic Masters and others, from Chabad Lubavitch.
- Parshas Ki Sisa, Divrei Torah from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous Orthodox articles and studies on 30:11 - 34:35.
- Parshat Ki Tissa, articles and commentary by the Jewish Community of Atlanta, at The Torah From Dixie.
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Billings, Rachel M., "The Problem of the Divine Presence: Source-Critical Suggestions for the Analysis of Exodus XXIII 12-23," Vetus Testamentum, 2004.
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- Birch, Bruce C., "Old Testament Foundations for Peacemaking in the Nuclear Age," The Christian Century, 1985.
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- Greene, Martha, "Speak Up, God," The Christian Century, 2002.
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- Irwin, William H., C.S.B., "The Course of the Dialogue between Moses and YHWH in Exodus 33:12-17," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1997.
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- Leveen, Adriane, "Reading the Seams," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2005.
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- Ulrich, Daniel W., "Between Text & Sermon, Exodus 33:12-23," Interpretation, 2002.
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- Wessner, Mark D., "Toward a Literary Understanding of Moses and the Lord 'Face to Face' (PANIM 'EL-PANIM) in Exodus 33:7-11," Restoration Quarterly, 2002.
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- Yaqob, Olga, MVM, "The Face of God in Suffering: Iraq," Theology Today, 2006.
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Sermons:
- Longing to See God, the Rev. Dr. Brett Younger, Day 1, 2011.
- Keeping In Touch, Walter L. Kimbrough, SermonStudio.
With Children:
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," October 19, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 33:12-33 and Images of God For Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and Corduroy Writes a Letter by Alison Inches, Matthew 22:15-22 and Church Harvest Mess-tival by MikeThaler. 2011.
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 24, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Wandering in the Wilderness," "The Tabernacle," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
- "Moses Talks with God," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
Drama:
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Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Exodus 33:13, 22. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - Holy Holy Holy
  - He Hideth My Soul
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Exodus