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The wisdom found in God’s Word is timeless, as relevant today as when it was first written. And the challenge for believers remains unchanged: how do we apply these truths to our everyday world? The Applied Commentary series is a fresh approach to Bible study, connecting great wisdom with your life today. Each Scripture passage is enhanced with insights on key themes and ideas. Featured articles...

Third, God gave the law in order to reveal His own holiness to the people. The Israelites had to know that sin mattered to God, that God would not live among a sinful people. Therefore, they needed to remain in awe of God’s holiness60 and do nothing to offend it. God’s overall purpose in giving the law, then, was to keep His people from sin. Why? So that He could dwell among them and have fellowship with them. God’s purpose in giving the law was one of love: He wanted to bless His people; He wanted
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