Judgments of the Past: Mercy in History’s Warnings

Judgments of the Past: Mercy in History’s Warnings
Theme: Every past judgment carried an invitation to repent. The Flood, Sodom, Egypt, and exile reveal both justice and mercy. - The flood and Noah’s ark - Sodom and Gomorrah - Egypt’s plagues and the Exodus - Israel’s exile under Assyria and Babylon - Typology of future judgments
Discussion Questions: 1. What can we learn from God’s judgments in the flood, Sodom, and Egypt? 2. Why does God often give warnings before enacting judgment? 3. How is God’s mercy evident even during severe historical judgments? 4. What is the significance of Israel’s exile in the narrative of divine justice? 5. How do past judgments serve as foreshadowings of future eschatological events? 6. What warnings from past judgments should modern believers take seriously today?