Sin can get ugly. In this passage we have the tragic exchange of both God and Moses disowning Israel with their language. (9:12, 9:15) In theme with yesterdays passage we again see God's wrath against sin. It's important to remember that this is not just the Old Testament God. This is the same God who saved us. His tolerance for sin has not changed, and He is not like us. At the very end of this passage I see two huge truths about God in Moses' petition that should make us thankful he is not like us.
First, God keeps his promise with Abraham.
Secondly, God's reputation as a provider/ savior and his reputation as one who loves rather than hates perseveres.
God once again hates the sin and loves the sinner. He shows grace, unmerited favor, to those who desperately need him. What an awesome God we serve!
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