Exodus 32

Where is the psalmist’s own voice in this communal confession and appeal?

Where is the psalmist’s own voice in this communal confession and appeal?

“One day,” says Avivah Zornberg, “I had a flash of insight about Leviticus as a whole.”

The eclectic scholar masterfully uncovers the subterranean threads and tensions that underlie this nonnarrative text.

Israel’s claim that all people are created in God’s image is strikingly egalitarian.

The golden calf isn’t a terrible idea. It’s just not God’s idea.

The golden calf isn’t a terrible idea. It’s just not God’s idea.

What began as respect for the Second Amendment has morphed into a colossal idolatry of lethal weapons.

What began as respect for the Second Amendment has morphed into a colossal idolatry of lethal weapons.

James calls Abraham a “friend of God.” In this week’s reading from Exodus, Moses presumes upon a similar divine friendship to offer God advice.

James calls Abraham a “friend of God.” In this week’s reading from Exodus, Moses presumes upon a similar divine friendship to offer God advice.

The story of the golden calf is a parody of Israelite idolatry.

The story of the golden calf is a parody of Israelite idolatry.

Exodus 32 is too monumental not to mention. And while the lectionary assigns 32:7–14, it’s important to include verses 1–6 as well.

I suggest we stop calling this text the “golden calf” incident and begin calling it the “God changes God’s mind at the request of Moses” incident.

Exodus 32 is too monumental not to mention. And while the lectionary assigns 32:7–14, it’s important to include verses 1–6 as well.

I suggest we stop calling this text the “golden calf” incident and begin calling it the “God changes God’s mind at the request of Moses” incident.

When the church I serve undertook a strategic planning process, there was more golden calf than fiery pillar. But while we planned, God summoned.

When the church I serve undertook a strategic planning process, there was more golden calf than fiery pillar. But while we planned, God summoned.

A few years ago when Tomas wrecked a car, the police didn't care about his immigration status. But times have changed.