Many in the nation of Israel die in a Balaam-induced temptation to the men of Israel. Sexual temptation leads to sexual sin which leads to spiritual adultery and idolatry, and only by God’s mercy in stirring up Phinehas is Israel delivered. The cost of their sin? 24,000 in Israel die. Pastor Mollenkopf highlights the holiness of God, the wretched and adulterous nature of all sin, and God's righteous provision for his people in this morning's sermon.