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2. Reward and Punishment What the Lord Says About
the Blessings and Responsibilities
of Being His People
Leviticus 26
Fredericktown church of Christ Gospel Meeting * August 13, 2009 * Prepared by Chris Reeves

3. Reward and Punishment Leviticus 26
Rewards and punishments will come from the Lord: “I will…” (vv.4,11, etc.)
Rewards and punishments are conditional: “if … then” (vv. 3,4,14,15,18,21,23,27,34, 40,42, etc.)
Rewards and punishments come with being chosen (vv. 13,45)
Rewards and punishments are spoken of in advance, giving incentive and warning (v. 46)

4. Why Obey the Lord? Leviticus 26:1-13
Because of who he is: the one true God (v. 1)
Because of what he did: gave them good (v. 2a)
Because of where he dwells: among them (v. 2b)
Because of what he promises: future blessings (vv. 3-13)

5. Why Disobey the Lord? Leviticus 26:14-39
He will distress you (vv )
He will defeat you (vv )
He will disease you (vv )
He will send death to you (vv )
He will destroy you (vv )
He will disperse you (vv )

6. Why Return to the Lord? Leviticus 26:40-46
Confession is needed (v. 40; 1 Jn. 1:7-9)
Humility is needed (vv ; Jer. 6:10; Acts 7:51)
Faithfulness is need (vv ; Tim. 2:13)

7. Three Responsibilities of God’s People
We have a responsibility to obey the Lord’s commandments (Lev. 26:1-13): Heb. 5:9
We have a responsibility to submit to the Lord’s chastisements (Lev. 26:14-39): Heb. 12:4ff
We have a responsibility to return to the Lord’s covenant (Lev. 26:40-46): Rev. 2:5

8. Walking with God Today
Let us walk with God, not contrary to him (Lev. 26:3): Rev. 3:4
Let us obey in order to receive God’s rewards (Lev. 26:4ff): Eph. 1:3
Let us be warned of God’s punishments (Lev. 26:14ff): 2 Thess. 1:8-9
Let us avoid the slow, gradual departure away from God (Lev. 26:14-15): Heb. 2:1

9. Walking with God Today
Let us humbly repent and return to God when necessary (Lev. 26:40-41): Lk. 18:14