Living in the Wrath of God

Introduction:

  1. God Abandons a Nation That Abandons God.

    Read: Judges 10:13-14 | Hosea 4:17 | Matthew 15:12-14 | Acts 14:16

  2. Why Does God Abandon a Nation? (Romans 1:18-23)

    They clearly Know about God.

    But they clearly don't Want God.

    3. What Happens When God Abandons a Nation?

  3. 3 Progressive Steps a Nation Takes When God Abandons It.
    1. First the Heart goes: Sexual Immorality. (Romans 1:24-25)
    2. Then What is Natural goes: Dishonorable Passions. (Romans 1:26-27)
    3. Finally, the Mind goes: Debased Minds. (Romans 1:28-32)

    Psalm 81:11-16 - "But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels. Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways! I would soon subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes. Those who hate the LORD would cringe toward him, and their fate would last forever. But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."

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Small Group Discussion
Read Romans 1:18-23

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. Have you heard of this aspect of God’s wrath (abandonment) previously? If not, what is your initial response to this concept?

  3. Read Romans 1:19-20 again. How is it that everyone is “without excuse” when it comes to knowing there is a God? Explain how people know of God’s existence solely through creation.

  4. What is the connection between giving thanks and having faith (Romans 1:21)?

  5. Explain, briefly and in your own words, the progression that takes place when God “gives up” a nation (Romans 1:24-32). What can we do about it as a church?

Breakout
Pray for our nation, using Psalm 81:11-16 as your guide.