Today's readings cover Leviticus 26-27; Numbers 1-3
Leviticus 26
Here at the end of the book, God lists the blessing he will give to the children of Israel if they are obedient. However, there is another list, a list of curses if they disobey.
Some may wonder how God could be so cruel in his judgment, but we have to realize God had given the nation of Israel a lot, he had humbled Egypt and brought them out. He had shown himself to them in a pillar of fire and cloud. He had provided greatly for them. We remember the words, "To whom much is given much is required" and they had been given a lot.
It is like a child, we expect more out of a teenager than a toddler. Both may receive a punishment, but the punishment for the older is going to be greater because they should know better.
However, the thing I want to look at is in verse 44, God promises to not cast them away completely. We see the love and faithfulness of God in spite of human rebellion. This is the God that at the right time will send Jesus to save not just the Jew but the Gentile as well. This is the God who time after time in the rest of the story of the Bible is true to his covenant, even when people aren't. This is our God who is good, all of the time...
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