ESV 1. How does injustice make you feel? What do you default to? Do you hate? Do you want the maximum penalty? Have you ever said or heard someone say “I hope they rot in hell!”?2. Is it possible that your view of God’s vengeance is tainted by yours?James 1:20 ESVRomans 12:17-20 ESV“The vengeance of God is to help aid man, and point man back to the Father, not to destroy.” from podcastRomans 1:18 ESV3. Have you ever known someone, maybe a friend, who was a bad influence on everyone? How did their influence affect the lives of the people around them?4. Can you see how our current culture influences people into deceived and harmful lifestyles?John 8:32 NIVGalatians 5:1 NIVEven in God’s wrath, He restrains HimselfGenesis 18:22-33 ESVMoses Intercedes for Israel - Exodus 32Romans 1:24-25 ESVPsalm 103:8-10 NIV 5. How does God’s restraint help you to view His actions of vengeance?God’s greatest wrath was poured out on Himself, on His own sonRomans 3:21-22 NLT6. In what ways does the sacrifice of Jesus, the fact that He took God’s wrath so we didn’t have to, impact your view of God?Additional verses:1 Thessalonians 5:9 ESV Romans 5:6-11 ESVChallenge: We all have people we struggle with. This week your challenge is to carry out Romans 12:17-20. Pray for them. Do something for them. Overcome evil with good.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram