Exodus 23 Explained: The Angel of the Lord and the Hidden Revelation of Jesus Christ
📖 Exodus 23: The Angel Who Bears God’s Name Exodus 23 is not just law — it is revelation. After justice is outlined in Exodus 22 , God now speaks of something greater: His Presence going before His people . “Behold, I send an Angel before you… My Name is in Him.” (Exodus 23:20–21) This is not an ordinary angel. In Scripture, to bear the “Name” of the Father means to carry His authority, essence, and identity. No created angel forgives sins. Yet this Angel has authority to pardon or not pardon transgression. That authority belongs to God alone. This is one of the clearest Old Testament glimpses of Christ before Bethlehem. The same pattern appears earlier: In Exodus 12 , the blood of the lamb saves. In Exodus 14 , the Deliverer parts the sea. In Exodus 19 , the holy presence descends in fire. Now in Exodus 23, the Divine Messenger leads them into promise. The Father sends. The Angel goes before. The people must obey. This mirrors the New Testament: The Father s...