Sin
God Must be Number One
God’s people continued to sin even though they had the law, the prophets of God, and history filled with God’s miracles. Because of the people’s sin God would give the city of Jerusalem (His mountain in the land) and the wealth of its inhabitants as plunder (Jer …
Reasons why Jesus died on the cross
John gives two reasons why Jesus died on the cross:To take away our sins (vv. 4-6).To destroy the works of the devil (vv. 7,8).John does not deny that Christians sin, but he does deny that Christians can live in sin and enjoy it. He is talking about people who make a practi …
The Ark is Brought to Jerusalem
Some days, no matter how carefully we plan and orchestrate events, things have a way of going wrong. This the way it happened with King David when he decided to retrieve the Ark of the Covenant from the home of Abinadab at Kiriath-jearim, where it had been stored for 20 years (vv …
Be Holy And Not Sinful
Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person (v. 23). You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy (v. 24). Paul was not content to name a principal and then leave it. He even names specific sins which many preachers a …
Sacrifices For The Sins of The Nation
IV. THE SIN OFFERING – Chapter 4 The Lord told Moses to offer a sacrifice, asking for forgiveness when you sin by accidentally doing something I have told you not to do (vv. 1-2). When the high priest sins, he makes everyone else guilty (v.3). He must sacrifice a young bull …
The Beginning of Sin
This is the story of the fall of mankind. There are four steps that Eve took on the path to sin and these are the same steps we find it happening today: (1) she saw the opportunity to sin, (2) she desired it, (3) she indulgence in it, & (4) she involved others (Adam) in it. We could also add …
Confession of Israel
Why is the world in such a mess? The problem is not with God, but with man (vv. 1-3). This passage describes the wickedness of Israel and the wickedness of the whole world. God says there is something wrong with us. It is foolish for any of us to deny it, but that’s exactly what we do …
IllustrationApology For Sin
Woodrow Wilson’s father was a minister in the South. One day he joined a group of men caught up in a heated discussion. One of the men lost his temper and swore loudly. Only then did he see the Reverend Wilson in their midst. The man apologized profusely and said, “Sir, …
IllustrationCalvin Coolidge – Sin – “I Think He Was Against It"
President Calvin Coolidge returned home one Sunday afternoon from attending morning worship services. His wife, who was unable to attend, asked him what the preacher’s lesson was about that morning. He replied: “Sin.” His wife then proceeded to inquire more about …
IllustrationCalvin Coolidge – His Preacher Preached About Sin
It has been written that President Calvin Coolidge came home from church one Sunday and his wife asked, “What did the preacher preach about?” The President replied in his usual concise manner, “Sin.” Then Mrs. Coolidge asked, “What did he say about …