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Grace After Great Sin
Commentators emphasize that Samuel's message, "Fear not; ye have indeed done all this evil," is a profound example of God's grace. Even after a significant, acknowledged sin, the path forward is not despair but repentance. This prefigures the New Testament teaching that no sin is too great to be forgiven for those who turn back to God.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 12:20
19th Century
Bishop
Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness. — A very great and precious evangelical truth is contained in these comfortin…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 12:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
How gently the old prophet speaks! What a change from the pealing thunder to this gracious voice! It seems like the clear shining after rain.
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 12:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Samuel said unto the people, fear not Being destroyed by the tempest:
ye have done all this wicked…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 12:16–25
17th Century
Minister
At Samuel's word, God sent thunder and rain at a time of year when, in that country, such an occurrence was not usually seen. This was to convince …