Isaiah 30:1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the Lord, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, That they may add sin to sin;”

Adding sin to sin Is. 30:1 9/23/2018 Michael L. Riddle

1. Joseph’s Brethren Genesis 37 Hatred :3-4 Couldn’t speak peaceably :4 Envy :5,8,9,11 Conspiracy to commit murder :18-20 Cast into a pit :21-24 Sold into slavery :27-28 Deceived/ Lied to their father :31-36

2. David 2 Samuel 11 Idleness Lust Fornication Treachery Murder :2-3 :1 Lust :2-3 Fornication :4-5 Treachery :8-13 Murder :14-17

3. Peter Matthew 26 Followed the Lord afar off :57-58 Denied the Lord and lied :69-70 Denied the Lord with an oath :71-72 Denied with cursing and swearing :73-74

4. Those in Opposition to the Early Church the book of Acts Threatened Peter & John 4:13-17 Put the Apostles in prison 5:17-18 Plotted to kill the Apostles 5:33-39 Beat the Apostles 5:40 Murdered Stephen 7:57-60

Conclusion… The Steps of Apostasy 2 Timothy 4 Will not endure sound doctrine :3a Heap up for themselves teachers :3b Turn ears away from the truth :4a Turn unto fables :4b Similar to Israel – Isaiah 30:1-2, 8-17

Conclusion Sin is a progression that leads to death – James 1:12-16 Psalm 1:1-2

Invitation Jesus has offered his blood as the ‘cure’ for our sin problem “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest... My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30