Aim: To be both secure in an zealous for the covenant God.
Doctrine: The Lord deals very differently with the world as compared with His church. The God who is righteous to judge His enemies is also righteous in saving His people.
Exegesis: The coordinated attributes of the one perfect God: His justice demands that sin be punished (vv. 25-26); His mercy is lavished on the undeserving (v. 27); His faithfulness assures His children's welfare (v. 28).
Further application: How we are to act in light of God's character: let us be thankful, cheerful churchmen who seek the benefit of those yet outside.
Key phrases: vv. 25a & 27a ''The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'Behold, I will bring punishment on Amon of No' ... 'But do not fear, O My servant Jacob'...''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.