Is God the Jealous Type?

INTRO

Trip to Europe Recap.

Celebrating 5 Years of Marriage.

Marriage involves commitment.

The Bible uses marriage/relationships as a metaphor for God’s relationship with Israel.

BODY

The Backdrop.

The Exodus. The Covenant. The Journey. The Promised Land.

The Text: Deuteronomy 4:15-24.

This section talks about who God is. And how serious He took idolatry.

Qanna (קַנָּֽאקַנָּאקַנָּאQanna (קַנָּא) does not suggest that God is full of petty, selfish envy. It suggests that He is passionately committed and loyal to you.

“God is jealous for your heart, not because he is petty or insecure, but because he loves you. . . He loves you too much to share you.” ― Kyle Idleman

God’s jealous love is actually for the benefit, not the detriment, oh human protection. — Brian Chilton.

Jealousy in God is not a “green-eyed monster” but a “red-faced lover” who will brook no rivals in His relationship with His people. – Sam Storms

“God is a ‘jealous God’—not envious, but jealous to protect His exclusively intimate, marriage-like covenant relationship with His people.” — Andrews Bible Commentary pg. 319

CONCLUSION

God is passionately committed to YOU.

God is undyingly loyal to you.

APPEAL