Wrath - (Psalm 83)

Wrath Psalm 83 | Genesis 3:7-8, 15; 11:4 Because God is just and loving, he judges and forgives and his love and justice meet most clearly at the cross of Jesus. I. Antagonism Against God (vv. 1-8; Genesis 3:1; 11:4) A. The Seed of the Serpent (vv. 2-3, 12; Genesis 3:1, 15) B. The Children of Babel (vv. 4-8; Genesis 11:4) II. The Inevitability of Judgment (vv. 9-15) A. Lessons from the Past (vv. 9-12; cf. Judges 4-8) B. Lessons from Nature (vv. 13-15; Romans 1:18-20) III. The Goals of Judgment (vv. 1, 16-18; Genesis 3:7-8, 15) A. Vindication (vv, 1, 17-18; Genesis 3:7-8) B. Salvation (v. 16; Genesis 3:15) C. The Great Choice (vv. 16-18) D. Where Judgment and Grace Meet Discussion Starters 1. Monday—Why do we struggle with the subject of judgment and wrath? Does this mean we should avoid it? 2. Tuesday—Why do people need to be crafty when they attack God? How can we be better on guard against crafty attacks? 3. Wednesday—Why does hatred of God have the power to unite people? Should that unity scare God’s children? Why not? 4. Thursday—What do history and nature teach us about the future when it comes to judgment? Does God’s patience mean that he will not answer rebellion? 5. Friday—What are the two possible responses to reminders of God’s coming judgment? What is the result of each response?