The Mercy and Sovereignty of God

Small Group Discussion

  1. What stood out to you about God in this passage?
  2. Can you think of one instance of God’s sovereign mercy in your life?
  3. Think about who God is and who you are.
    • Then, ask yourself this question, “What does God owe me?”
  4. What has God done for you through creating you, pursuing you through the power of His spirit, and redeeming you by the blood of Jesus?
    • What do you owe God?
  5. What right do we have to question God? (9:19-21)
  6. Why do we tend to question God’s actions toward us or anyone else?
  7. Why does God show great patience with us even though we deserve His wrath? (9:22-24)
    • How have you experienced God’s mercy and patience in your life?
  8. What did the prophets Isaiah and Hosea tell us about God’s patience and justice? (9:25-29)