Today’s passage highlights the wonder that a holy God would desire to dwell among His people. In the previous chapter, God instructed the Israelites to obediently abide within His covenantal love. Now, it was time to build the place where God would dwell with His people as they journeyed toward the Promised Land.  What was the significance of the...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Y Bonesteele, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, for a summary and guidance in leading your group. This week’s additional resources for study and preparation:

We’re made to worship God alone. SCRIPTURE | Exodus 32:1-14 CENTRAL TRUTH Deeply embedded in our makeup is the desire to worship because we were created to give God glory. But because of sin, we’re prone to idolatry. Our hearts, which were created to worship only God, drift into worshiping created things. Key question Why do you think humans...

Exodus 32’s account of the golden calf showcases the sinful idolatry of people in contrast with the merciful nature of God. In the 40 days it took Moses to return from Mount Sinai, the people had grown impatient. They urged Aaron to join in their mission to find a new object they deemed worthy of worship and devotion: a...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Y Bonesteele, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, for a summary and guidance in leading your group. This week’s additional resources for study and preparation:

How we love God affects the way we love others. SCRIPTURE | Exodus 20:1-21 CENTRAL TRUTH God’s law—His holy Word—teaches us how to live in right relationship with Him. It shows us more of His character. It teaches us what it looks like to live holy lives and to imitate Jesus, who perfectly followed every single command. Following God’s...