11 — Judgment and Mercy

JUDGMENT AND MERCY

EXODUS 9:13-21, 27-35

The Lord must judge sin, but he freely offers mercy to those who fear his name.

  1. JUDGMENT (VV. 13-18)

  2. FREE OFFER OF MERCY (VV. 19-21)

  3. FEARING GOD’S NAME (VV. 27-35)

Discussion Starters

Monday—What does it mean that God must judge sin? What would it say about him if he couldn’t or didn’t?

Tuesday—Who does the Lord show mercy to? Why does he want the world to know this?

Wednesday—What does it mean to fear God’s name?

Thursday—Are there any conditions to God’s mercy? Why or why not?

Friday—How do the sacraments reflect God’s judgment and mercy?