Anger- Jonah 4:1–11
“Anger is how we respond to whatever threatens someone or something that we care about.” Keller.
If we want to know if anger has become sinful, we look for how our loves have become distorted. - Book Killjoys
Jonah’s Love
Jonah’s Love for
God’s Love for
Exalting Jesus in Proverbs Wrath (Proverbs 20:22; 24:17–18; 25:21–22)
Reflect and Discuss
What are some famous revenge stories that you love?
Why do we love revenge stories?
What is right about our desire for revenge and what is wrong about it?
What are some ways that we are wrathful that are not necessarily violent?
According to Proverbs 24:17–18, how does God feel when we rejoice over our enemies’ failure?
How did Jesus endure the injustice of the cross? What does his model mean for us?
What are the two possibilities for those who have wronged us?
How does the cross of Jesus help you forgive others?
How does hell help you forgive others?
What are some practical things you need to do as a result of this study?