Saving Grace: Killing Cows – A Biblical Picture of How to Respond to Sin

Exodus 32:7-35

Four responses to sin…

1. The Sovereign Response  v.7-10, 33-35

2. The Savior’s Response  v 11-20, 28-32

3. The Sinful Response  v. 22-24

4. The Saving Response v. 25-27

Common cows worth killing:

  • Infatuation with comfort/pleasure/experiences/ entertainment
  • Consumed with goals/dreams/success/status
  • Unhealthy dependence on human relationships
  • Sexual sin (flirting/sexting/porn/fornication)
  • Love of money/preoccupied with pursuit of possessions

Kill the cows you…

Love more than Him

Trust more than Him

Serve more than Him

Fear more than Him