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• Illustration: It was said of St. Basil: "His words were like thunder because his life was like lightning."
• Few people exhibit extreme faith.
• Moses developed an extreme faith because he was curious about the deeper themes of life.
• Exodus 33:1–3

• Exodus 33:12–13
• After living in Egypt for 40 years, Moses was asking for insight into God’s culture.
• Illustration: When MacDonald’s friend experienced some difficult times, he sought a change of heart rather than a change of circumstances.

• Exodus 33:14–16
• Moses does not want to go on the journey unless God goes along.
• Illustration: MacDonald’s daughter wanted to know he was near before she could go to sleep.
• While most of us aren't afraid of the dark, we have our own bag of fears.

• Exodus 33:18–19
• Glory sums up the worth and power of a person or organization.
• God's glory is embedded in his name.
• If we pray for knowledge, presence, and God’s glory, our faith will change.

• Illustration: Seafaring Irish monks of the 17th and 18th century would climb into boats and let God guide them with the current.
• What do you pray about? What marks you? How extreme is your faith?
• Illustration: A Christian imprisoned in China grew to love cleaning the cesspools because it gave him time alone with God and freedom to worship him out loud.