What does "wonders never before done" reveal about God's nature and plans? Verse Spotlight “Then the LORD said: ‘Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. All the people you live among will see the LORD’s work. For it is an awesome thing that I will do with you.’” (Exodus 34:10) Setting the Scene • Israel has just failed miserably with the golden calf, yet God graciously renews His covenant. • The promise of “wonders never before done” comes on the heels of forgiveness, underscoring grace that outshines failure. • The phrase does not merely predict more plagues or Red-Sea-style miracles; it points to fresh, unprecedented acts that will stamp God’s name on Israel and awe the nations. God’s Nature Unveiled • Powerful Creator – Only the One who spoke worlds into being (Genesis 1; Psalm 33:6-9) can pledge unheard-of wonders and guarantee their success. • Faithful Covenant-Keeper – He anchors the promise in His renewed covenant; His wonders flow from loyalty, not caprice (Deuteronomy 7:9). • Innovative and Unlimited – “Never before done” highlights God’s creative freedom; He is not confined to repeating yesterday’s miracles (Isaiah 43:18-19). • Personal and Relational – “With you” shows intimacy; His extraordinary acts are woven into relationship with His people (Exodus 19:4-5). • Mission-Minded – The wonders are public, so “all the people…will see the LORD’s work”; God’s heart is to reveal Himself to the nations (Psalm 96:3). God’s Plans Revealed 1. Vindication of His Name – The new wonders will prove He alone is God (Deuteronomy 4:32-35; Jeremiah 32:20). 2. Transformation of His People – Mighty acts are meant to shape Israel’s identity as a holy nation (Exodus 34:10-12). 3. Foreshadowing Greater Redemption – The conquest of Canaan, the preservation of the remnant, and, ultimately, the incarnation, cross, and resurrection of Christ eclipse earlier miracles (Acts 2:22; 1 Corinthians 2:9). 4. Invitation to Ongoing Faith – Each generation is called to expect that God can still do the unprecedented (John 14:12; Ephesians 3:20-21). Timeless Takeaways • Expect God to act beyond prior experience; history with Him sets a baseline, not a ceiling. • His fresh wonders never contradict Scripture; they fulfill it. • Divine innovation serves covenant purposes—holiness, witness, and redemption. • A forgiven people are the stage for God’s greatest displays of power and grace. |
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