Exodus: Marked

We were created to live in the presence of God. After Israel’s sin with the golden calf, God offers blessings but threatens to withdraw His presence. Moses knows that without God’s presence, nothing else matters. In these chapters, we see that the presence of God transforms not only the direction of our lives but also the condition of our hearts — and even our countenance.


Sermon Outline

1. The presence of God is essential
2. The presence of God changes us internally
3. The presence of God is visibly external

Discussion Questions
1.  What stood out to you most from the sermon or the passage? Why?
2. Read Exodus 33:15. Why do you think Moses was so adamant about not going forward without God’s presence?

• What does that reveal about his priorities?
• How would our lives look different if we shared that same attitude?

3. In what ways do people today try to seek God's blessings without seeking His presence?

• Have you ever been tempted to pursue God’s gifts over God Himself?

4. Read Exodus 34:5–7. What does God reveal about Himself in this moment?

• How should these truths shape the way we approach Him?

5. Moses' face shone after spending time with God (Exodus 34:29–35). What does this say about the internal and external effects of being in God's presence?

• How have you experienced God changing you from the inside out?

6. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul says we are being transformed into Christ’s image with ever-increasing glory. How does that relate to Moses’ experience?

• What does this transformation look like in everyday life?

7. What are some practical ways you can intentionally seek God's presence this week — in your personal life, relationships, or work?
8. How can this group encourage one another to pursue God’s presence more consistently and wholeheartedly?