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Reward and Punishment

Reward and Punishment. What the Lord Says About the Blessings and Responsibilities of Being His People Leviticus 26. Reward and Punishment Leviticus 26. Rewards and punishments will come from the Lord: “I will…” (vv.4,11, etc.)

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Reward and Punishment

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  1. Reward and Punishment What the Lord Says About the Blessings and Responsibilities of Being His People Leviticus 26

  2. Reward and PunishmentLeviticus 26 • Rewards and punishments will come from the Lord: “I will…” (vv.4,11, etc.) • Rewards and punishments are conditional: “if … then” (vv. 3,4,14,15,18,21,23,27,34, 40,42, etc.) • Rewards and punishments come with being chosen (vv. 13,45) • Rewards and punishments are spoken of in advance, giving incentive and warning (v. 46)

  3. Why Obey the Lord?Leviticus 26:1-13 • Because of who he is: the one true God (v. 1) • Because of what he did: gave them good (v. 2a) • Because of where he dwells: among them (v. 2b) • Because of what he promises: future blessings (vv. 3-13)

  4. Why Disobey the Lord?Leviticus 26:14-39 • He will distress you (vv. 14-17) • He will defeat you (vv. 18-20) • He will disease you (vv. 21-22) • He will send death to you (vv. 23-26) • He will destroy you (vv. 27-31) • He will disperse you (vv. 32-39)

  5. Why Return to the Lord?Leviticus 26:40-46 • Confession is needed (v. 40; 1 Jn. 1:7-9) • Humility is needed (vv. 41-43; Jer. 6:10; Acts 7:51) • Faithfulness is need (vv. 44-45; 2 Tim. 2:13)

  6. Three Responsibilitiesof God’s People • We have a responsibility to obey the Lord’s commandments (Lev. 26:1-13): Heb. 5:9 • We have a responsibility to submit to the Lord’s chastisements (Lev. 26:14-39): Heb. 12:4ff • We have a responsibility to return to the Lord’s covenant (Lev. 26:40-46): Rev. 2:5

  7. Walking with God Today • Let us walk with God, not contrary to him (Lev. 26:3): Rev. 3:4 • Let us obey in order to receive God’s rewards (Lev. 26:4ff): Eph. 1:3 • Let us be warned of God’s punishments (Lev. 26:14ff): 2 Thess. 1:8-9 • Let us avoid the slow, gradual departure away from God (Lev. 26:14-15): Heb. 2:1

  8. Walking with God Today • Let us humbly repent and return to God when necessary (Lev. 26:40-41): Lk. 18:14

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