The story of Achan’s sin and its consequences for the Israelites at Ai echoes the story of the fall of Adam and Eve and the effect their sin had on all humans. It’s important to remember that no sin escapes God’s sight and that no sin goes without consequences. Our sin affects who we are, our relationship with God, and our relationships with others. But God is gracious and created a way for us to be made right through His Son Jesus. We can have courage to confess our sins and come before Him because Jesus has taken on the punishment of our sin, and He will restore us to a right relationship with God.