Many stories in the Old Testament can often sound harsh and hard to understand for people today. Is the OT God different than the NT God?
Talking Points:
- God is holy and people are evil. Leviticus 10:1-2
- God is just so evil must be punished. Leviticus 10:3
- We’ll never get this if we don’t get sin. Romans 6:23
- We should ask, “Why doesn’t God just zap us all? Galatians 3:13
- God is both just and loving!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is something challenging to your about this topic? Explain.
- What is something encouraging to you about this topic? Explain.
- “God is good, people are evil.” Explain why you agree or disagree.
- How do you define “good” and “evil?” Explain.
- Should evil go unpunished? Why or why not?
- Is God wrong to kill people? Was he wrong to kill Nadab and Abihu? Explain.
- On what basis did you decide your answer to the previous question?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
