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Podcast: Bible Study - Sabbath School Podcast
Episode: Episode 2292 - Lesson 5 - Friday - Jan. 31 - Further Thought
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Read Ellen G. White, “Idolatry at Sinai,” pp. 315–330, in Patriarchs and Prophets.
In the context of the sin of the golden calf, Ellen G. White wrote: “The Israelites had been guilty of treason, and that against a King who had loaded them with benefits and whose authority they had voluntarily pledged themselves to obey. That the divine government might be maintained justice must be visited upon the traitors. Yet even here God’s mercy was displayed. While He maintained His law, He granted freedom of choice and opportunity for repentance to all. Only those were cut off wh...