​The Bowls (Revelation 16:1-21)

I. Intro   
Big Idea: God has the last word. John 17:3
II. Poured       
A. God hates sin. 1 John 4:8; Revelation 16:1
B. God’s judgments show He is Almighty. Exodus 9:8-12; Revelation 16:2-7
III. In Agony     
A. By nature, people resent God. Romans 1:25; Revelation 16:8-9
B. Pain can cause us to turn to God, or not. Exodus 10:21; John 3:19; Revelation 16:10-11
IV. Exposed   
A. God opens the way for deliverance. Exodus 8:1-13; Revelation 16:12-14
B. Stay awake and keep your clothes on. Romans 12:18-21; Ephesians 6:12; Revelation 16:15
V. Armageddon   
A. God will battle His enemies. 2 Corinthians 10:4; Revelation 16:16
B. God’s judgment is perfect. John 19:30; Hebrews 12:26-27; Revelation 16:17-21

​The Next Step

• If you were going to deliverer an abbreviated version of Sunday’s message on Revelation 16:1-21, what would you focus on?
• Why do you think people continue to do destructive things when they know they’re harmful?
• Read Romans 1:18-20. Why is God justified when He judges people?
• How does God revealing the reality of His judgment in Revelation demonstrate His love for us?
• How can considering God’s judgments in Revelation 16:1-21 help us overcome our propensity toward idolatry?
• In what ways can the reality that God will judge His enemies at Armageddon bring us peace?
• What’s a specific way God is calling you to respond to Revelation 16:1-21?  

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