Religion & Spirituality
“The Awfulness and Wonder of Atonement” 2 Samuel 21:1-14 May 2, 2021 — Reverend Chris Harper I. Timelessness of God’s justice (1-2; Joshua 9) II. Awfulness of atonement (3-9) 1. Horror of sin (Ex 20:7) 2. Cost of redemption (Dt 19:21; Numb 35:31; Gen 9:6; 10-14) III. Wonder of God’s grace (1-2, 3-9, 10-14) 1. Problem revealed (1-2) 2. Grief observed (10-14) 3. Cross foreshadowed (A) Contrast between 2 covenant oaths (1, 7) (B) Picture of ultimate covenant oath-keeper (2 Cor 5:21)