2 Kings 24:3-4 “The Lord Would Not Pardon…”
God brought judgment on Jerusalem because of the innocent blood that Manasseh had shed, which the Lord would not pardon. Pastor Andy analyzes: How could God save Jerusalem from Assyria less than 100 years earlier yet now bring complete destruction through Babylon? He shares how God's judgments are announced in advance in multiple ways (declared 800 years earlier in Deuteronomy, preached by prophets, read aloud when Josiah found the Book of the Law 23 years before destruction); demonstrate patience—giving time to repent; and clearly explain why they're happening. Even America is guilty of shedding innocent blood through abortion, yet the Lord offers hope that even unpardonable acts can be forgiven through Jesus's sacrifice—calling us to repent with our whole heart today because judgment is coming.
Exact Scripture References:
2 Kings 24:3 (main text - "which the Lord would not pardon")
2 Kings 21:1-16 (sins of Manasseh)
Psalm 18:30 ("His way is perfect/blameless")
Psalm 19:7-11 ("judgments of the Lord are true and righteous")
Romans 11:33 ("how unsearchable are His judgments")
Deuteronomy 28, 30 (covenant curses announced 800 years earlier)
2 Kings 23 (Josiah's reforms)
Jeremiah 36 (king burns the scroll)
Jeremiah 2:34 (blood of poor innocents on your skirts)
Ezekiel 18:23, 33:11 ("I take no delight in death of the wicked")
Ezekiel 22:6-12 (societal breakdown)
John 16:8 (Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness, judgment)
Exodus 34:6-7 (God's character revealed to Moses)
1 Timothy 2:5-6 (one mediator, Jesus gave Himself as ransom)
Keywords and topics:
God's judgment on Jerusalem after saving it
"Which the Lord would not pardon"
Innocent blood and abortion
The sins of Manasseh
God's judgments announced in advance
God's patience and warnings
Prophets warning of judgment (Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel)
Josiah finding the Book of the Law
Societal breakdown and sexualization
Corrupted justice system
Pretense versus whole-hearted repentance
America's guilt in shedding innocent blood
The cross as the payment for unpardonable sin
Today is the day to repent
What do you want to live for?