10:2 Hopeful through Failure Have you experienced failure? Whether you have been unfaithful to God in the little things or in huge moral failures, there is still hope. Confess your sin to God and seek godly counsel for wisdom on how to set things right.
10:17 Drastic Times, Drastic Measures As modern believers covered in grace, we may find it hard to understand the legalism of the Israelite culture and the drastic consequences prescribed for those who had sinned by marrying into idolatry. These former exiles desired to once again live long in the Promised Land. As Deuteronomy 4:40 makes clear, that requires radical obedience to God’s laws.