Moses intercedes on behalf of the people who had turned away from the covenant (1). The Lord delights not in sin, but in our turning back to him (3), for a contrite and humbled heart God will never spurn (Ps). He sent his Son into the world not to condemn sinners, but to save them (2). Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 1 Tm 1:12-17 Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10