1. God's instrument of judgment (1-6)

God would go before the Israelites to give them victory over the strong giants of Canaan. But they must know that victory was not given them because they were righteous. God was using them as his instrument of judgment on the idolatrous Canaanites. God gave them the land because of his covenant with Abraham, and because of the wickedness of the Canaanites. We must not misunderstand or misuse God's grace.

2. Moses' prayers of intercession (7-29)

Moses reminded them that they had failed and angered God because of their unbelief and disobedience. Moses also had been very angry, but he had interceded for them before God with long periods of prayer and fasting--and God had listened and had not destroyed or abandoned them. Intercessory prayer makes a difference.

Application: Lord, you saved me by your grace alone because you wanted to use me. Help me to grow as a prayer servant for your people.
One Word: God hears intercessory prayer