Who Can Stand Before the Holy God?

The Philistines' return of the ark of God reveals the holiness of God and the seriousness of sin. The LORD is a holy God whose presence brings judgment or blessing. God's judgment on both the Philistines and the Israelites leads us to ask: Who can stand before the LORD, this holy God? The answer is ultimately Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice provides atonement for our sins and makes it possible for us to approach God with confidence.