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5The Book of ExodusDoctrines Covered or Alluded ToCanonicityEssence of GodInterracial MarriageRevolutionWay of GodAdditional doctrines and links are found in Definition of Terms below.Chapters of the Bible Alluded To and/or Appropriately Exegeted with this ChapterExodus 33Many who read and study this chapter are 1st or 2nd generation students of R. B. Thieme, Jr., so that much ofthis vocabulary is second nature. One of Bob’s contributions to theology is a fresh vocabulary along with anumber of concepts which are theologically new or reworked, yet still orthodox. Therefore, if you are unfamiliarwith his work, the definitions below will help you to fully understand all that is being said. Also, I have developeda few new terms and concepts which require definition as well.In addition, there are other more traditional yet technical theological terms which will be used and thereforedefined as well.Sometimes the terms in the exegesis of this chapter are simply alluded to, without any in-depth explanation ofthem. Sometimes, these terms are explained in detail and illustrated. A collection of all these terms is foundhere: (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Often, the terms below are linked to complete doctrines.Definition of Terms5th Stage ofNationalDisciplineThis is the stage of discipline God brings upon Israel when the people are removed fromtheir own land and taken into slavery by some foreign power. Thieme called this the5th Cycle of Discipline. The Five Cycles of Discipline (R. B. Thieme, Jr.) (Ken Ford)(Joe Griffin chart) (Lee Griffith) (Wisdom and Knowledge) (L. G. Merritt).Age of IsraelThis is the period of time in history where God works through believers in nation Israel.God also worked through the Abraham and those descended from him until nation Israelwas established. See the Three Dispensations: The Age of Israel, the Age of theHypostatic Union and the Church Age (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).AnthropopathismAn anthropopathism is taking an easily understood emotion, thought or action that manhas or does and attributing that emotion, thought or action to God, to explain God’sthinking and action in language of accommodation. One might view this is somewhat ofa shortcut when speaking about God. For more information, see Wenstrom, Theopedia,Got Questions?, Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary.Canon ofScripture,CanonicityThe set of books that, over time, were organically determined to be authoritative andinspired by God, and therefore make up the books of the Bible that we have today. It ismore correct to say that each book in the canon was recognized as being a part of God’sWord, rather than determined to be God’s Word. Further detail on this topic: Canonicityand Ancient Manuscripts (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); Canon of the New Testament(HTML) (PDF) (WPD); Canonicity (Wenstrom) (L.G. Merritt) (Spokane Bible Church)(Bible Hub) (Got Questions) (Got Questions #2) (Dr. Norman Geisler); and the bestsource for information on the Canon of Scripture I believe is found in Geisler and Nix’sIntroduction to the Bible. R. B. Thieme, Jr. did a marvelous job on this topic, which canbe ordered from R. B. Thieme, Jr. Ministries (Canonicity).

Exodus Chapter 346Definition of TermsChurch AgeThe period of time in history where God works through the body of believers, also knownas the church. This age began on the Day of Pentecost, following our Lord’s resurrectionand ascension, and continues today. See the Three Dispensations: The Age of Israel,the Age of the Hypostatic Union and the Church Age (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).Client NationA client nation, is a national entity in which a certain number of spiritually matureChristians (the salt of the earth) have formed a pivot sufficient to sustain the nation andthrough which God specifically protects this nation so that believers can fulfill the divinemandates of evangelism, communication and custodianship of Bible doctrine, providinga haven for Jews, and sending missionaries abroad. The United States is a client-nationto God. A client nation must have freedom: Freedom to seek God, freedom to use one’sown volition and self-determination to succeed or fail, freedom from anarchy and tyranny,freedom for evangelism, freedom for believers to hear Bible teaching without governmentinterference and, therefore, to grow spiritually, and freedom to send missionaries to othernations. Doctrine of the Client Nation (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).Cosmic SystemThe term "cosmic system" refers to Satan's plan and process for controlling the world, andhis attempt, using his organization of fallen angels, to counteract the plan of God in allrespects. The Cosmic System (Grace Notes) (Grace Bible Church of Baytown);Cosmic System 1 & 2 (Grace Fellowship Church) (Word of Truth Ministries)Cosmic VortexThe cosmic vortex appears to be a synonym for the cosmic system, with an emphasis onit pulling you into its grasp. The Cosmic System (Grace Notes) (Grace Bible Churchof Baytown); Cosmic System 1 & 2 (Grace Fellowship Church) (Word of TruthMinistries)A divine institution is an absolute social structures instituted by God for the entire humanrace—for believers and unbelievers alike. The term divine emphasizes the fact that theyhave their origin in God. These are social structures that have been built into creation andinto the nature of man by God. These are (1) the volitional function of the human soul;Divine institutions(2) work; (3) marriage; (4) family; and (5) human government. These divine institutionsprovide protection, perpetuation, orderly function, survival and blessing of the human race,and allow for the teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ.2 For more information, seeDivine Institutions (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).EdificationComplexIndividually edification refers to the spiritual growth of the positive believer, and/ormomentum in the Christian way of life. Hence, the individual connotation edificationcomplex refers to the execution of the protocol plan of God and the subsequentmanufacture of the "invisible hero," resulting in the glorification of God. See the Doctrineof the Edification Complex of the Soul (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Ron Adema(Edification Complex of the Soul). Robert R. McLaughlin (Erection of an EdificationComplex). Joe Griffin (chart). This term is original with R. B. Thieme, Jr. The bookleton it is now out of print.At the end of the Tribulation, believers will be gathered together and God will test theirJudgment Seat of production with fire. Their human good and evil will be burned; the divine good which theycreate will remain. Grace Notes (HTML) (PDF). The Judgment Seat of Christ (GraceChristBible Church 1; 2) (Ironsides) (Haldeman). Supreme Court of Heaven (L. G. Merritt).2A portion of this definition comes from: Gen026.htm

7The Book of ExodusDefinition of TermsMessiahThe Messiah is one of the terms found in the Old Testament (and New) which refers toSomeone Who would come and deliver the Jews. There was the true foundation of theHebrew faith, and that was the Messiah-to-come; there was the false foundation of thebastardized Hebrew faith, and that was legalism. The Messiah is known by several titlesin the Old Testament, including David’s Greater Son and the Suffering Servant. JesusChrist fulfilled all of the prophecies related to the Jewish Messiah, even though He was,for the most part, rejected by His people. Jesus will return to a much more appreciativepeople in the future. The Messiah (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). The Jewish Messiah(HTML) (PDF) (WPD). The Promised Messiah (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). (Grace Notes:Messiah in the Old Testament) (Spokane Bible Church: Messiah; Messiah's Birth wasUnique; Messianic Prophecies 1; Messianic Prophecies2)Orthodox,OrthodoxyOrthodox theology is the commonly accepted theology of Christianity. This fundamentalunderstanding of Christian doctrine is the basis for what Christians have believed forcenturies. Nearly all Christian faiths believe in the Trinity, which holds that God is one inessence and three in person. It is accepted historically by almost every creed ofChristianity that Jesus is fully man and fully God. So the Trinity and the Hypostatic Unionare considered orthodox beliefs.Pre-tabernaclePrior to the building of the Tabernacle, there appears to have been a tent where Moseswould go to speak with God (it is also called the Tent of Meeting). This would have beenthe tent that Moses moved outside of the camp when the people sinned against God withthe golden calf. This tent probably existed when Moses and Aaron announced thejudgments to Pharaoh of Egypt.ProgressiveRevelationProgressive revelation simply means that God reveals Himself progressively. As we readabout God and His decree in the Bible, it is not revealed to us all at once. Although wefind suggestions of the Trinity in Gen. 1, it is not until the New Testament that the conceptof the Trinity is revealed well enough to more fully comprehend it. God’s grace andjudgment, and what He would do about sin, is first mentioned in Gen. 3; further elaboratedon when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his firstborn (by Sarah); and fulfilled by theincarnation of Jesus Christ. See the Doctrine of Progressive Revelation (HTML) (PDF)(WPD)We do not look within ourselves or do we build up some concept of God based upon ourown experiences, but we first understand God as He has revealed Himself. Throughoutthe lives of the saints who have gone before us, God revealed Himself through the writtenWord and sometimes through direct contact. Once a foundation is laid, then we can seeThe Revealed God how God is understood through various experiences in our lives.(or, the RevealedWe do not look within to find God and we do not go out and search for God. He willLord)reveal Himself to us. Those who look to other gods are simply worshiping that whichothers have defined as God; or, in many cases, they incorporate their own norms andstandards into their belief of the God they choose to believe in. Essentially, such a personis making God in his own image.Sin unto DeathThe phrase "sin unto death" describes the final stage of divine discipline in which Godremoves from the earth the person who is totally alienated from God. The "sin untodeath" is not a particular sin; but it is, rather, a mental attitude of total indifference to andrebellion against the will and purpose of God. For more information, see the Doctrine ofthe Sin unto Death (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).

Exodus Chapter 348Definition of TermsSupergrace; theSupergrace lifeSupergrace is a term and doctrine, developed by R. B. Thieme, Jr., which indicates astage of spiritual maturity that some believers attain. Essentially, this is our first stage ofspiritual maturity and it is based upon the words greater grace as found in James 4:6.(Robert R. McLaughlin) Or, R. B. Thieme, Jr. covers this in lesson #10 of his 1972David Series 631; or in his 1972 Supergrace Series769 (12 lessons). There was abooklet from R. B. Thieme, Jr. ministries, but it is now out of print (the terminology isoriginal with Thieme)The TabernacleThe Tabernacle was the original place of worship designed by God. It was constructedin the desert wilderness where the Jews lives before entering the Land of Promise; andit was the focal point of their worship up to the monarchy. The design of the Tabernacle,the furniture, and the way its furniture was arranged, all spoke of the first advent of JesusChrist and His death on the cross. For instance, the Ark of God was made of woodoverlain with gold, speaking of the Lord’s Deity and humanity. The Tabernaclerepresented the 1st Advent of the Lord, as it was moveable. The Temple (a permanentstructure) represented the Lord in the Millennium as the King of Israel. See the Ark ofGod (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); and the Model of the Tabernacle (which represents JesusChrist and the cross) (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); the Tabernacle (Redeeming Grace);Jesus—the Golden Lampstand (Grace Bible Church).TypePersons and events often foreshadow future persons and events. The real person orevent in the past is called a type; and that which follows it as an historical parallel is itantitype. See Typology (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).Some of these definitions are taken p://www.gbible.org/index.php?proc definitions/http://www.theopedia.com/Chapter OutlineCharts, Graphics and Short Doctrines——————————An Introduction to Exodus 34ntroduction: In chapter 34 Moses goes back up Mount Sinai to speak with God. Previously, Moses has gonebefore God, interceding on behalf of the Hebrews. He asked God to give them another chance. This will bethe other chance. Moses will go back up on the mountain and he will receive the Law of God from the mouthof Yehowah. He will be gone for forty days and forty nights, as before. When he returns, this time the Hebrewswill not be engaged in spiritual adultery. As before, when he was on the mountain, Moses will again be told to writedown what God has told him. This will be a chapter which requires quite a bit of time to go through someindividual verses and to deal with some of the concepts contained herein.Several of my sources had rather lengthy notes of certain sections.IA New Start (a graphic); from Everyday Encounters With the Creator;accessed March 30, 2021. This very much describes what is happening withthis chapter.Although I entitled this chapter, God Renews His Covenant with Israel onMount Sinai; the title is better expressed as, God Renews His Covenant with

9The Book of ExodusIsrael face to face with Moses on Mount Sinai. I have a limitation as to the length of the title, if I want it to fit onone line.In this chapter, God will call Moses up to Mount Sinai again. It appears that these conversations took place afterMoses spoke with God in Exodus 33 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). .In this chapter, Moses cuts out new tablets of stone, upon which God would write the Ten Commandments.Moses will he return to Mount Sinai, but this time, he is alone.God provides a physical manifestation ofsorts for Moses in Exodus 34:1–9. Godrenews His covenant with Israel, with therebellious Exodus generation in Exodus34:10–11. God tells Moses what His peoplemust do upon entering the land, whichincludes the destruction of any idolatrypracticed by the indigenous peoples there.The people of Israel are to completely avoidany involvement with the corrupt religiouspractices of the people of the land. Exodus34:12–16. God then gives Moses a list ofthings which Israel is to do (or not to do)upon gaining control of the land of promise,which appears to be a summary of whatG o d t a u g h t M o s e s p r e v i o u s l y.Exodus 34:17–28. Moses returns to thepeople and his face is shining because hehas been speaking to God. Exodus 34:29–35.Moses will recall this meeting to Israel during one of his Deuteronomy sermons. Deuteronomy 10:1–10. Thispassage will be briefly examined in the addendum.Renewal of the Covenant of God (a photograph); from Knowable Word; accessed March 28, 2021. This iscalled Detail of Moses' tablets: Claus Sluter, Well of Moses, 1395-1405 AsnieÌres stone with gilding andpolychromy, slightly less than 7 meters high, originally close to 13 meters with cross. Located on the grounds ofthe former Chartreuse de Champmol, a Carthusian monastery in Dijon, France established by Philip the Bold,Duke of Burgundy. This is certainly a photograph, and it appears to be the photograph of a statue.If Exodus 34:5–9 fulfills God’s promise to Moses, why is the record not more complete?One of the most important things about Exodus 34 is what is not recorded in this chapter. Let me give you thebarebones explanation for this. At the end of Exodus 33, Moses asks God to allow him to see Him, and God saidthat He would allow this, and God tells Moses exactly how it was going to happen. Exodus 34:5–9 appear to bethe fulfillment of that promise.For most of us, we might think this to be the pinnacle of our own spiritual experience. We ask to see God; Godsays, “Okay, I will let you see Me, and this is how it will happen.” And then at some point, this takes place exactlyas described by God. Do you not think you might tell everyone you know what happened? Do you think thatMoses might have wanted to record that experience more than any other that he had? Yet, he did not. In thischapter of Exodus, Moses probably saw God exactly in the way that God said it was going to happen, and yet,Moses did not record all of it. Although it appears that Exodus 34:5–9 is a fulfillment of God’s promise to Moses,there are several important details not recorded by Moses.

Exodus Chapter 3410Let me state this in a different way. Many of us would assume that Moses being able to see God is the greatestexperience that a man could have in his life (even with the conditions which God set down in the previous chapter).One might describe each and every detail, given that this is a once in a lifetime experience. Could you not seean entire chapter of Exodus being dedicated to this experience? Moses, however, spends a scant 5 verses onthis experience, leaving out some details which would have undeniably lined this up with God’s promise to him.That is, when we place this narrative along side with what God promised, there are a number of important detailsmissing. We are getting a much briefer view of this experience than what Moses probably recalls. Why?Once we have studied this entire chapter, we will, in the addendum, explain exactly why Moses did not record thisexperience in full and why his rather brief recollection is so important because of its brevity (exactly what Godproclaims is recorded; many of the details regarding Moses specifically are not recorded). Remember, the HolySpirit is the Editor-in-Chief of the Scripture that we read, and He chose (in conjunction with Moses’ volition) notto record this incident in detail in the Word of God. There is actually a reason for that.It has occurred to me that, given the amount of time that Moses was on the mountain with God, is it possible thatGod repeated the entire Law to him, as God had given to him before, but perhaps Moses merely summarized whatGod said to him in this chapter? I might have to think through this to give a definitive opinion. However, I don’tknow that there is anything new coming from God in this chapter (this chapter does move along the narrative, butit does not appear to provide additional instruction in keeping theLaw).Another option is, Moses wrote down everything (which was lessthan a chapter), but God was the One doing the editing in Hispresentation to Moses. In either of those two possibilities, Godthe Holy Spirit, as the Divine Author of Scripture, would have hada hand in the final edit. Now, I don’t mean that God the HolySpirit came to Moses after he wrote everything down, and said,“You need to tighten it up. You need to lose about 90% of whatGod told you.” I mean that it was a dynamic process, hand-inhand with Moses the human author.Throughout Scripture, there are parallel passages. There are the4 gospels of Jesus (or 4 biographies of Him). I can guaranteethat, if any pastor teaches one of the gospels, he could turnaround for his next teaching increment and teach another one ofthem, without sounding as if he is repeating himself. When Ibegan this project, and began working on the book of Samuelalong with the book of Chronicles, one of my chief concerns was,wouldn’t parallel chapters be nothing more than teaching thesame thing twice? It surprised me to find out that was not true.So, even though we have already covered much of this material previously, there is a lot here in this chapter touncover and unpack. I do not think that you will find the material to be repetitive, despite the fact that it appearsto be a condensed version of what God previously said to Moses.Technically, Moses was the 1st person with a tablet (a graphic); from 9GAG; accessed March 28, 2021.

11The Book of ExodusExodus 34 Doodled (a graphic); from Doodle Through the Bible; accessed March 28, 2021. On this graphic,th

Exodus Chapter 34 4 v. v. v. v. v. 21 Exodus 34:21 (WEB) (a graphic) v. 22 What is the Feast of Tabernacles / Booths / Sukkoth? (From Got Questions) v. 26 “You will not boil a kid in its mother’s milk” (from several expositors) v. 27 Short Excursus on Solemn Nature of Covenant (from Precept Austin) v. 28 Exodus 34:27–28 (from Sina