Tag: Expectation of sinlessness
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An Expectation of Sinlessness, Part 3
Introduction Time and again, Yahweh sent His prophets to rail against His people’s iniquities and worship of false gods. They said He would send them into captivity and bring destruction on Jerusalem and the Temple. Then Yahweh would promise the return of the people to the land, especially after they turned their hearts to Him. Read more
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An Expectation of Sinlessness, Part 2
Introduction Yahweh made a covenant with the people of Israel. He did this with the idealistic expectation of sinlessness on their part. The sin offerings they made were to cover uncleanness and unintentional or unknown sins. Reality of Rebellion It pained Yahweh’s heart that His people found reasons to distrust His love and care for Read more
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An Expectation of Sinlessness, Part 1
Introduction In Joshua 24:19, the leader of the Israelite people said, “You are not able to serve the Lord. He is a holy God; He is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins.” He said this despite some of the people having experienced Yahweh’s power in delivering them from Egypt, Read more