The God Who Punishes
Exodus 34:4-7
Main Point:
Because of who He is, Father God loves us and will forgive us if we ask, but He does not dismiss His justice – He punishes the guilty.
Exodus 20:4-6
1. God proclaims His nature of perfect love and perfect Justice to Moses. Verses 6-7
He loves us perfectly but He is also perfectly just = He does what is perfectly right.
Leviticus 11:45 “…therefore be holy, because I am holy.â€
I Samuel 15:29
Isaiah 53:4-6
John 6:23
2. God will not leave the guilty unpunished – those who refuse and hate Him. Verse 7
John 6:23
3. There is a spiritual dynamic that effects future generations.
Deuteronomy 28:1-6; 15-20
Hebrews 12:25-29