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where else in the bible do we see the idea of unearned favor, especially in the old testament?

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Genesis 6:8

“But Noah found favor in Yahweh’s eyes.”

This verse appears in the book of Genesis, written as ancient Israel's foundational story, likely compiled during or after the Babylonian exile. It's set just before the Great Flood, a time when the world is described as filled with corruption and violence.

What does 'finding favor' mean to you in a situation where judgment is imminent?

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  • Exodus 33:12-17

    Moses pleads for God's favor to lead the people, and God responds based on knowing Moses by name.

  • Jeremiah 31:1-6

    God declares an enduring love for Israel, promising restoration not based on their merit but on divine initiative.

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