Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill Perry
Week 7: Chapter 6 — God Is All-Powerful
Read Chapter 6 of Holier Than Thou. Key passages: Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 19:26; Romans 8:31–39.
Previewing Week 7 of Holier Than Thou
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Power in human hands has almost always been abused — so it is no wonder we feel uneasy about a God with all power. This week we ask whether omnipotence in the hands of a holy God is terrifying or wonderful.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Jackie addresses the way human experiences of power — abusive authority figures, corrupt institutions, broken trust — color how we relate to a God who is all-powerful. How has power been used against you or someone you love, and how has that shaped your picture of God?
2.Jeremiah declares, 'Nothing is too hard for You' (Jeremiah 32:17). He says this while watching Jerusalem fall to Babylon — arguably the worst moment in his prophetic ministry. What does it tell us about faith that this declaration comes in a moment of devastating circumstances?
3.Jackie distinguishes between power that oppresses and power that protects and provides. What makes the difference, and how does God's holiness — His utter moral perfection and 'other-ness' — function as the safeguard that makes His omnipotence trustworthy?