No Escape

Hebrews 2:1-9

An Old Desire

Mistaken notion• Hide from God

• Escape His attention

Problem of Sin

Another solution• Can’t cover them up

• Only remedy is forgiveness

God’s Traits

Omnipotent• All power and ability (Jeremiah 32:17, 18)

• Can do the impossible (Mark 10:27)

God’s Traits

Omniscient• All wise (Romans 11:33-36)

• Cannot be outwitted (Hebrews 4:13)

• Equaled by no man (Isaiah 55:6-11; Jeremiah 10:23)

God’s Traits

Omnipresent• Always in His presence

• No escape (Psalms 139:1-10)

Attempts

Adam and Eve (Genesis 3)• Hid among the trees (v. 8)

• Aware of their sin (v. 11)

• Punished and cast out (vv. 14-19, 22-24; 1 Timothy 2:12-15)

Attempts

Cain (Genesis 4)• Killed Abel (vv. 1-8)

• Lied when questioned (vv. 9, 10)

• Punished (vv. 11-15)

Attempts

Jonah (Jonah)• Didn’t like the task given to him (1:1-3)

• Learned there is no escape (1:4-17; 2:1-10)

• Finally did the work (3:1-10)

Attempts

Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5)• Lied about their contribution (vv. 1-4)

• May have fooled men

• Cost them their lives (vv. 5, 9, 10)

Learn From Them

More examples needed?• Many haven’t learned yet

• Try to hide their sins like thieves (Isaiah 59:6)

Learn From Them

Be on guard • Susceptible to Satan’s temptations

• Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15-23)

Conclusion

Let’s not be deceived

Seek God’s forgiveness His way