When God Feels...Anger (Study Guide)

 “When God Feels…Anger”

Sermon Study Guide for August 10, 2025


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Scripture: Exodus 22:21-24


1. The Anger of God

Exodus 3-4 - The Burning Bush


Exodus 13-14 - The Red Sea


Exodus 21 - Social Responsibility

…two worldviews…


Exodus 34 - Broken Commandments

God is “long of _______________”


Old Testament vs. New Testament?


2. Jesus

Cleansing of the Temple


“Harassed and Helpless”


3. Handling Anger

a. Clarify ____________________________


b. Clarify ____________________________


c. Respond ___________________________


d. Determine _________________________




Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. What makes you angry? What causes anger to rise up quickly in you?
  2. What are the things that make God angry, according to Exodus? Why do they make him angry?
  3. What is the difference between the “pagan” worldview and the Biblical worldview? Which one do you see most on display in our world today?
  4. Why would God’s grace, love and compassion have been a surprise to people?
  5. Why do people try to divide the “God of the Old Testament” and the “God of the New Testament”? How should we respond to such an idea?
  6. Have you ever understood Jesus to be angry? How does that sit with you?
  7. Which piece of handling anger do you most need to work on? Why?
  8. What difference does it make in your own life that God is slow to anger?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - John 2:13-2522

Tuesday - Matthew 9:35-38

Wednesday - Mark 14:32-42

Thursday - Exodus 3:1-22

Friday - Exodus 4:1-17

Saturday - Exodus 20:1-21


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?


Prayer Prompt: To be angry at the things that make God angry.

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