Is God Different in the Old and New Testaments? (Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 20:10-18; 1 Samuel 15:1-3; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8)

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Is God Different in the Old and New Testaments?
Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 20:10-18; 1 Samuel 15:1-3; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8

• Big Idea
  • When we seek God for understanding we gain perspective that makes us stronger in our faith.  
• God's Judgment                                                                                                                     
  • There are many passages in the Bible that require a gut check.                                                                    Genesis 6-8; 19:1-29; Joshua 6:21; Judges 14:19
• Crisis                                                                                                                           
  • Some people refuse to believe in Christianity because of their questions.
  • Are we willing to say we're not God?
• Context                                                                                                                                    
  • Perspective matters. Genesis 6:5; 
    • 1. God declares judgment for extreme sin. Genesis 6:5
    • 2. A warning was given to repent and avoid punishment. 2 Peter 2:5
    • 3. Someone is always saved from the judgment. Jonah 3:4
    • 4. God's judgment falls.
  • God's punishments are always carried out as careful acts of judgment. Exodus 20:13
    • Murder – premeditated, unlawful taking of life.                                                                                    
    • Killing – the taking of life in a lawful manner.
• Faith                                                                                                                                        
  • Is God a better Judge than me? Hebrews 13:8; 2 Peter 3:9
  • God doesn't want us to remain under His judgment. Romans 15:8-9