I. God Is Just...the Soul that Sins A.A Vital Need: To Cover Sin B.An Old Sin: Time Does Not Atone C.A Present Famine: Chastening in Real time D.A Bloody Sin: Calling for Blood (1 Sam. 22:7) II. The Demand for Blood Atonement A. Saul: Yahweh's Chosen B. Seven: Representation, Mercy, Covenant C. Satisfied: The Curse Born and Removed III. Rizpah's Macabre Dance A.The Horror of Atonement B.The Compassion of David C.The High Price Paid at Calvary

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The sermon explores the biblical mandate for parents to emulate God's corrective discipline, known as chastisement, rather than focusing on flawed human examples. It distinguishes this merciful correction from punitive vengeance, defining it as controlled, temporary pain intended to produce long-term behavioral change and holiness. Listen along as Pastor Gable emphasizes that the rod is a delegated tool of authority reserved for willful disobedience and must be exercised with love, not anger. Believers are urged to view God's chastening as proof of their adoption and to respond with submission rather than dismissal. Ultimately, faithful parenting aims to cultivate reverence, peace, and righteousness in children by aligning earthly discipline with heavenly principles.

The sermon unpacks the often-misunderstood command 'Judge not, that ye be not judged' from Matthew 7:1–6, clarifying that Jesus is not forbidding all discernment but warning against hypocritical, self-righteous condemnation rooted in pride rather than love. It emphasizes that while believers must judge sin and false teaching—citing Paul's warnings against false gospels, the need to test spirits, and church discipline—the proper standard for judgment is not personal opinion but the unchanging truth of Scripture. The sermon distinguishes three biblical judgments: the final condemnation from which believers are freed through Christ, the corrective chastening of God for His children, and the judgment of rewards based on motive and faithfulness. The central call is to examine oneself first, recognizing the 'beam' in one's own eye before addressing the 'mote' in another's, always guided by agape love, humility, and the desire to restore rather than condemn. Ultimately, the message is that true Christian discernment must be rooted in self-awareness, grace, and love, reflecting Christ's character in all relationships.

May we honour and respect those fathers who lovingly corrected us for our profit, and learn to live accountable to the authority in our lives, thus fulfilling the Lord's plans and purposes for our lives.

Exodus: Saved to Serve "The Chastening God" Exodus 4:24-26 Colossians 2:6-15 Rev. Rhett Dodson Sunday 10:30AM 6-21-2026 https://gracechurchpca.org.

Chastening is not punishment for sin but a training process aimed at shaping character, fostering endurance, and deepening dependence on God.

Thursday Morning Bible Study. The author of the book of Hebrews reminds his audience that suffering and correction are a normal part of the Christian experience. While it's not pleasant in the moment, the rewards far outweigh the temporary pain.

God doesn't need your ability—He needs your availability. Moses asked, "Who am I?" God's answer: It's not about you—it's about Who I AM. God is patient with your fears. When Moses said, "They won't believe me," God gave signs—not lectures. He knows we're dust. Don't let discouragement turn into faithlessness. Moses went from "I can't" to "God, You made a mistake." That's where God's patience gave way to chastening. You don't have to convince people—the Holy Spirit does. Your job is to speak truth. His job is to convict. Don't forfeit your blessing. When Moses refused, God used Aaron instead. Don't let fear cause you to miss what God wants to do through YOU. Yielded + Usable = God's power on display.