To: Giordano Bruno who wrote (23098 ) 3/19/2012 1:46:37 AM From: Greg or e Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 69300 "My query had nothing to do with any punishment for any crimes." I think it's related. You said: "Within the book it repeatedly says it will kill anyone that looks upon it's face while frequently reminding it's sheep of it's never ending glory." Actually it says: 17 So the Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” 18 And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” 19 Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” 20 But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.” 21 And the Lord said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. 22 So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by. 23 Then I will take away My hand, and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen.” (Exodus 33: ) Why do you think Moses could not look upon God's glory and live. (Hint) It has to do with Moral crimes. Augustus Toplady knew the answer.Rock of Ages Rock of ages, cleft for me let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's commands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. “The Lord is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer.” (Psalm 18:2)<