In transcendent holiness, God can purify as well as punish sin (through fire from the altar).

Belonging to the God of creation and redemption is a joyful privilege expressed in open profession and grateful offering.

Belonging to the God of creation and redemption is a joyful privilege expressed in open profession and grateful offering.

The root sin that brought judgment on Judah and Jerusalem was devaluing of God's word.

The root sin that brought judgment on Judah and Jerusalem was devaluing of God's word.

The desperate condition of humans outside of Christ provides a startling contrast to the depth of God's rich mercy and love.

The desperate condition of humans outside of Christ provides a startling contrast to the depth of God's rich mercy and love.

God's disappointment in his well-cultivated vineyard would result in destruction.

God's disappointment in his well-cultivated vineyard would result in destruction.

The exaltation of Christ is appropriate and ineffable glory for him, as well as deep comfort and benefit to us.