Exodus 33:1-11 - Homilies By J. Urquhart

Mercy vailed in judgment.

I. GOD 'S SEPARATION FROM THE PEOPLE AND ITS EFFECTS .

1 . The separation.

2 . Its effects.

(3) They were troubled by fear of judgment, for the Lord had said, " I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment and consume thee." These are the effects of the Spirit's work to-day. The same cry is lifted:—"Flee from the wrath to come."

II. THE SEPARATION OF GOD 'S PEOPLE FROM THE MIDST OF SURROUNDING SIN AND ITS RESULTS .

1 . Its necessity as a testimony to God ' s separation from sin . This is the duty of the Church to-day:—"Come ye out from among them and be ye separate." The tabernacle of the congregation, meant though it be for all, must be pitched "without the camp."

2 . The results.