Special Message

Truth , JUSTICE & The American Way

Part Two: JUSTICE

Psalm 51; Romans 3:22; John 3:16-21; Luke 18:9-14;

Ephesians 2:8-9; Matthew 18:21-35

Questions

Outline

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1. What kinds of injustice do you see in the world around you? Does it make you mad ? Why?

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2. How do you normally respond when you are wronged ?

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3. In Psalm 51, the metaphor for forgiveness is being washed . What is the significance of this?

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4. Do our confessions make us righteous ? See Psalm 51:19

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5.How might we tend to show false pride about our salvation? What impact might this have on others? How can we help each other avoid this?

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6.Read Romans 3:28 . What kind of abuses might you see from reading this verse by itself? How does verse 31 balance v. 28?

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For your devotions : A study in justice, redemption and grace:

Read Romans chapters 3-5. Study the OT scriptures Paul cites. You can spend a couple of days in each chapter and its OT quotations.