THE DANGER ZONE

Dr. David Steele

Psalm 2:1-6

I. ____________________ GOD (Ps. 2:1-3).

A. WHO IS RESISTING GOD?

1. The ________________

B. WHAT IS THEIR POSTURE?

1. They ____________ against God (v. 1).

2. They ____________ against God (v. 1).

3. They _______________ the LORD and his anointed (v. 2).

4. They strive for __________________ (v. 3).

Men Naturally God's Enemies - Jonathan Edwards

Enemies in the natural relish of their ________.Their __________ are contrary to his will.Enemies to God in their _________________.Enemies in their _____________________.

C. WHAT IS THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME?

1. The predictable outcome is _______________.

II. ____________________ TO THE REBELS (Ps. 2:4-6).

A. A RESPONSE ROOTED IN AUTHORITY

1. God is _________________ in the heavens (v. 4).

a. He ________________ at rebels.

b. He holds rebels in _______________.

2. God _____________ to the rebels (vv. 5-6).

a. He speaks to them in ____________.

b. He terrifies them in _____________.

TRUTH POINT:

We enter the danger zone when we ___________ God's rule and reign.

THE DANGER ZONE

Psalm 2:1-6

Discussion Questions

1. How have you been responding to God this week?

2. Where does the danger zone begin? (Psalm 2:1)

3. Can you think of any way that you tend to resist God?

4. Discuss the posture of the rebels in Psalm 2:1-3. Have you ever held a similar posture?

5. Why do some people reject that notion that sinners are naturally God's enemies? How does Jonathan Edwards help shed light on this biblical reality?

6. What is the predictable outcome for anyone who rebels against God's authority?

7. Do you know anyone who is currently rebelling against God's authority? What is your role in their life?

8. How does God respond to the rebel in Psalm 2:1-6?

9. How does rebelling against God's authority place you in a position of vulnerability?

10. Why is it important for Christ-followers to remember their former status before God?

11. Why is it important for rebels to reflect on their current status before God?

12. Are there any specific steps you need to take as a result of studying this passage, especially as it relates to evangelism?