The surprising path to real spiritual change is not trying harder; it’s beholding the glory of the Lord. The Bible teaches us that we become like what we behold. So when we behold the glory of the Lord, we are changed into the same image, “from one degree of glory to another.” Moses met with God, beheld his glory, and started to glow. We, too, can reflect the glory of Jesus and see real transformation when we turn to the Lord in repentance and submission, and behold all his goodness.

What is God really like? When God proclaims his own name to Moses in Exodus 34, the very first words he uses are these: "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious." In this message, we explore what those two words mean, how they differ, and why they are at the very heart of the gospel. If you've ever struggled to believe that God is truly eager to help the weak, forgive sinners, and show kindness to the undeserving, this passage invites you to see his glory as he describes it himself.

In Exodus 32–34, Israel’s idolatry creates a breach between a holy God and a sinful people. As Moses stands in that breach, refusing to settle for God’s gifts without God’s presence, he points us to a greater Mediator. This sermon explores why the deepest need of every human heart is not merely forgiveness, blessing, or success, but God himself—and how Jesus Christ refused to settle until he secured that gift for his people.