To accept God's response to sin is to accept the cross of Christ for us, and His discipline of us.-1. Persistent warnings of judgment. -v.1-3--2. Persistent refusal to listen. -v.4-7--3. The measured punishment. -v.8-14--Applying- What is the lesson from the judgment of God--The plan of God includes the crucifixion. Surprised- Acts 2-23-Where do we see dual purposes - man's and God's- Gen. 50-20-How can God's purposes include evil men- Rom. 9-17