Penalty

Penalties for breaking the law - Leviticus 20:1 – 20:27 (commentary)

Chapter 20 deals with the sanctity of judgment In this chapter God gives to Moses the penalties for breaking His laws. It is addressed to the community and states these penalties. The verses in this chapter explain the punishments for specified crimes. The crimes ide …

Judgment Must Come Before Blessing Can Come - Jeremiah 30:12 – 30:24 (commentary)

Israel’s condition was critical (vv. 12-15). Her wound appeared incurable, and no one was available to provide a remedy for her sore (v. 12). The allies in whom the nation had placed such great hope had forgotten her (vv. 13-14). Even God had struck her as an enemy and p …