What Does God Think of Haiti?

What Does God Think of Haiti?

February 07, 2010 | Todd Cyphers
Romans 1:16-32

What Does God Think of Haiti?

Romans 1:16-32

Pat Robertson with “The 700 Club” said,“True story, Haiti swore a pact to the devil, saying we will serve you if you will get us free from the French and so the devil said, ‘OK, it’s a deal.’ Ever since, “they (the Haitians) have been cursed by one thing after the other.”

Mark 3:5                      Page #996

Isaiah 45:4                  Page #728

I.          God's holy wrath is being poured out daily, as He sees fit, on all nations.

Rom.5:18-19                Page #1130

1. Death.

Rom.8:18-22                 Page #1132

2. Futility 

Rom.1:24-28                Page #1126

3. Bondage

II.         Those delivered from God's holy wrath, have a responsibility to proclaim the good news of Christ wherever there is death, futility and bondage.

Romans 10:14-17                     Page #1134

"There is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious."  C.S. Lewis

Questions for this week:

I.  For Starters:

  1. What comes to mind when you hear the word “wrath”?
  2. Why is God’s wrath essential?
  3. In what specific ways are you (and your family) involved in missions on a continual basis?

II. Overview of Scripture

  1. Read Romans 1:16-32 out loud. What is the mood of this section of Scripture and why?
  2. What attitude does Paul have about the Gospel that would benefit us to possess? Vs. 16
  3. How does a person truly become righteous? Vs. 17
  4. How does a righteous person live in all areas of life? Vs. 17

Biblical faith is relying on Christ alone for salvation and obeying His word while leaving the consequences up to Him.

  1. What is God’s response to the individuals who are in rebellion against Him? Vs 18
  2. How does God reveal Himself to all people and what is the result of everyone knowing of God? Vs 18-21
  3. What does verses 18-21 say about professing “atheists” and “people in the jungle who have not heard the Gospel”?
  4. What are some characteristics of individuals (and governments & nations) who reject God’s offer of salvation? Vs 21-32

III. Growing deeper

  1. Review Sunday’s message with someone.
  2. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:8. Describe the model of missions and everyday evangelism according to this verse?
  3. Read Psalm 67 and then use this Psalm as a guide to pray for your and other’s involvement in missions and daily evangelism.