When God Feels...Jealousy (Study Guide)

 “When God Feels…Jealousy”

Sermon Study Guide for August 17, 2025


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Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6


The green-eyed monster…


1. The Ten Words


Mark 12:30-31


“no other gods” (Exodus 18:11)


“no idols”


golden calf - “These are your gods”


2. The Jealousy of God


Isaiah 9:7 - zeal



3. How We Respond

a. God wants to be _________________________

1 John 4:19


b. Share _________________________________



c. Keep an eye ____________________________





Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. What is your earliest memory of being jealous?
  2. What is the difference between unhealthy and healthy jealousy? Which one have you experienced the most?
  3. How are the Ten Commandments more about relationship than become law-abiding citizens?
  4. Where do you find other “gods” in our world today? What things or people do other worship?
  5. What does the Bible mean when it says God is jealous? How is that similar or different to our experience of jealousy?
  6. How did the “jealousy” or zeal of God bring about the birth of Jesus? How does Jesus’ life, death and resurrection demonstrate the jealousy of God?
  7. Why are we often reluctant to share about our jealous God with our neighbors? What steps will you take to change that?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - Exodus 32:1-18

Tuesday - Exodus 32:19-35

Wednesday - 1 John 4:13-21

Thursday - Isaiah 9:1-7

Friday - Psalm 80:1-19

Saturday - Psalm 82:1-8


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



Prayer Prompt: Let me experience God’s jealousy while keeping an eye on my own.

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