Mark - Exodus 32

It didn't take long for the Israelites to defy God in the most significant of ways. The Lord has been their rescuer and how quickly they forget. Furthermore Aaron takes no responsibility for his role in this god creation and worship,(v24)...'Bring me your gold earrings.' So they brought them to me and I threw them into the fire, and ...well... this calf came out!" It's a wonder God didn't decide to start over again after such an unforgiving show of disrespect for His power by doing away with all of them. His wisdom shows itself once again and His people will be given the opportunity to move forward but not without punishment.