People who seem like nice people can do some very bad things

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GOD’S MESSAGE TO ISRAEL

Israel has turned against the Lord, and He has turned against them

THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN

God does not leave the guilty unpunished (Exodus 34:6-7)

God declares the guilty innocent (John 3:36; Hebrews 12:6b)

Sin has painful consequences (Numbers 32:23; 1 John 1:9)

THE KEY TO AVOIDING SIN IS TO REMEMBER WHAT GOD HAS DONE

Israel becomes proud and forgets God (Matthew 22:37; Deuteronomy 8:10-14)

Remember that blessings come from God (1 Corinthians 4:7b)

The many reasons to be grateful (2 Corinthians 9:15)

THERE IS HOPE, EVEN IN THE FACE OF DEATH

(Hosea 13:14)

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The Lord’s Supper is a time to remember what He has done for us