How do we know that Jesus is the angel mentioned in Exodus 23?
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Jesus is the angel referred to in Exodus 23, as He is the divine messenger with the authority to forgive sins and the name of God in Him.
In Exodus 23:20-21, the angel that God sends before Israel embodies more than just a created being; this angel is the Lord Jesus Christ. The text highlights two key attributes of this angel: the ability to forgive sins and the divine name residing in Him, which indicates His unity with God. Only Christ possesses the authority to forgive sins, as affirmed in the New Testament when He states His power to forgive transgressions. Thus, the angel of God's presence alluded to in the Old Testament is none other than the pre-incarnate Christ, who actively works on behalf of His people throughout history.
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