Complementary New Testament Passage:
Revelation 3:14-22
Sermon Outline:
- The Roar of Justice
- What is revealed by nature
- What is revealed by God’s Word
- The Roar for the sake of those who have God’s Word
Family Discussion Questions:
- What animal is God’ compared to in this book? Why?
- What does it mean that God is patient?
- What kinds of sins was God angry at in this book?
- People inside the church felt safe from God’s punishments. Why were they wrong?
- Why could God not forgive our sins without sending Jesus?
- Will people who think they are good enough to go to heaven actually go to heaven?
- Why is it important to remember that God’s revelation in nature is enough to condemn people?
- Why is it important to remember that God has also given commands in the Bible that are not found in nature?
- What is the picture of the naked escaping meant to teach us?
- How does this passage tell us that the only means of escape is the cross?
- How would you help someone to treasure the patience of God without taking it for granted?
- How would you use the pictures of the Lion and the cup to share the Gospel?
