Why doesn’t God just wipe out all the evil people in the world?

Waiting on the World to Change

Big Idea: God is gracious to people whether we feel they deserve it or not.

Part 3 of 3 from May 29, 2022 by Ben Russell (@neighborhoodpastor93)

QUESTIONS:

• How does Jesus’ word on forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-22) sit with you?

• Who are the people who don’t deserve a second chance in your life?

• Is our lack of Gospel witness actually driven by a lack of compassion toward others?

• Do you find it hard to extend grace/mercy to an enemy?

• When we see people far from God, doing evil, are we driven to anger or pity?

• Do we understand that when we fall short of His glory God is not angry but compassionate?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Read Jonah 3-4

• We must extend radical forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-22)

• Peace with God leads to peace among people (Colossians 3:12-15)

• Jesus forgives independent of worthiness (Luke 23:39-43)

• God wants to forgive (2 Peter 3:9)