出埃及记第34章:
重新出发

1.重新预备法版（v1-4)

我们看到神主动指示摩西再凿出两块法版，重新写上律法。这意味着失败不是终点，神仍然愿意带领祂的子民前行。有时候，我们因为失败或软弱，会觉得自己没资格再被神使用。但神的心意不是要丢弃我们，而是要我们在失败中学习，然后继续前行。

2.神的荣耀降临（v5-7)

神在摩西面前宣告祂是有怜悯，有恩典的神，祂愿意饶恕。但这并不意味着我们可以随便犯罪。既然神不会‘以有罪的为无罪’，那么我们需要真心悔改，让神来洁净我们。

3.摩西谦卑代求（v8-9)

当摩西听见神的宣告，他没有争辩，也没有试图为以色列人找借口，而是完全顺服地敬拜神。并且，他也为百姓代求，求祂继续与百姓同行，重新收纳他们为自己的「产业」。

1. 神要行奇事 (v10-11)

神向摩西应许：“我要在百姓面前行奇事，是在全地万国中所未曾做的。”（v10）这表明神的计划仍然在进行，虽然百姓曾经悖逆。而且，神的作为超越人的失败。我们可能因软弱而跌倒，但神的恩典远超过人的失败，祂仍然能带领我们进入祂的应许。

2. 务要离偶像(v12-17)

神禁止百姓与迦南人立约、通婚、吃喝，是为了避免他们参与迦南人淫乱的偶像崇拜，以致在肉体和灵性上都「行邪淫」，远离神而走向灭亡。现今，我们也要远离偶像，就是那些占据我们生命、让我们忽略神的事物。

3. 常常记念神(v18-26)

神吩咐以色列人要遵守各样的节期，如逾越节、无酵节、安息日、初熟节等。这些节期不是单单的宗教仪式，而是让百姓不断记念神的作为。

4.更深亲近神(v27-28)

摩西花了整整40天与神同在，他的生命因此被神改变，以至于当他下山时，脸上发光（出 34:29）。真正的亲近神是投入时间，渴慕明白神的心意。我们是否愿意像摩西一样，花时间真正亲近神？

摩西下山时，他的脸因与神亲近而发光，甚至百姓看到都不敢靠近（v29）。他并没有刻意让自己‘发光’，而是因为长时间在神的同在中，生命自然发生变化。这说明一个真正亲近神的人，他的言行举止、态度、眼神都会不同；即使不多说话，别人也能感受到他的不同。

2.神的荣光,使人敬畏（v30-31）

以色列百姓看到摩西的脸发光，因而害怕，不敢靠近（v30）。这提醒我们，神的同在是圣洁的，祂的荣光让人敬畏。因此，我们不可轻忽神的圣洁。而且，敬畏神的人，会把神放在生活的每一个部分。

3.不断亲近,持续更新（v32-35)

摩西的脸不是一次性发光，而是每次亲近神后都会再次发光。这说明，生命的更新不是一蹴而就的，而是一个持续不断的过程。这带出属灵生命是需要‘锻炼’的。

无论我们的过去如何，神都愿意给我们重新出发的机会。

Exodus Chapter 34:
Starting Afresh

1. Preparing the Tablets Anew (v1-4)

We see that God Himself instructed Moses to cut two new tablets and rewrite the Law, signifying that failure is not the end. God was still willing to lead His people forward. Sometimes, we may feel unworthy of being used by God due to our failures or weaknesses. However, God's intention is not to abandon us but to teach us through failure and guide us forward.

2. The Glory of God Descends (vv. 5-7)

God proclaimed before Moses that He is merciful and gracious, willing to forgive. However, this does not mean we can take sin lightly. Since God “by no means clears the guilty” (v. 7), we must sincerely repent and allow Him to cleanse us.

3. Moses Humbly Interceding (v8-9)

Upon hearing God’s proclamation, Moses did not argue or make excuses for Israel. Instead, he worshiped God in complete humility. He also interceded for the people, asking God to continue journeying with them and to once again claim them as His “inheritance.”

II. God Renews the Covenant (Exodus 34:10-28)

1. God Will Perform Wonders (vv. 10-11))

God promised Moses: “I will do marvels such as have not been done in all the earth” (v. 10). This shows that God’s plan was still in motion, despite Israel’s rebellion. God’s work is greater than human failure. Though we may stumble due to weakness, His grace is far greater, and He can still lead us into His promises.

2. A Call to Reject Idolatry (vv. 12-17)

God forbade Israel from making covenants, intermarrying, or partaking in the pagan practices of the Canaanites. This was to prevent them from engaging in idolatry, which would lead them away from God into destruction. Today, we must also guard against "idols"—anything in our lives that distracts us from God.

3.Remembering God’s Faithfulness (vv. 18-26)

God commanded Israel to observe various feasts, such as the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Sabbath, and the Feast of Firstfruits. These were not mere religious rituals but reminders of God’s mighty works.

4. Drawing Closer to God (v27-28)

Moses spent forty days in God’s presence, and his life was transformed. When he descended from the mountain, his face shone (Exodus 34:29). True intimacy with God requires time and a desire to understand His heart. Are we willing, like Moses, to invest time in truly seeking Him?

III. Transformation Through God’s Presence (Exodus 34:29-35)

1. God’s Presence Brings Change (v. 29)

When Moses came down from the mountain, his face radiated God’s glory, causing the people to fear approaching him. This glow was not something Moses deliberately sought; rather, it was the natural result of spending time in God's presence. A person who truly walks with God will reflect His character in their words, actions, and demeanour.

2.The Fear of God's Glory (vv. 30-31)

The Israelites were afraid to come near Moses because of the radiance of his face. This reminds us that God’s presence is holy and commands reverence. Those who truly fear God will honor Him in every aspect of their lives.

3. Continuous Renewal Through God (vv. 32-35)

Moses’ face did not shine just once—it glowed every time he met with God. This illustrates that spiritual renewal is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Just as physical fitness requires regular training, our spiritual lives also require discipline and devotion.

Conclusion:The Grace of a New Beginning

No matter our past failures, God is always willing to give us a new beginning.