The Favor of God

Takeaway: We often misunderstand the significance of belonging to the Lord as His People. What are the unique blessings that come from being His? This passage, following on the heels of their idolatry, reveals that God blesses sinners through his presence, revelation, and covenant. Each of these reveals a particular privilege of belonging to the people of God. As true as they were for Israel, they were merely shadows; we possess their fullness through Christ in the New Covenant. How would you define what it means to be God's people? How do these characteristics reshape your approach to Christianity?