God is the just Judge – Gen.18:25

1. Our longing for justice

- we want to see justice

- we cry to God for justice

“Why don’t you do something” – Ps.7:6; Hab.1:2-4

“How long…” - Rev.6:9,10

2. The need for justice

There is so much injustice in our world:-

- people killed

- lives destroyed

- people losing possessions, reputations etc

3. Is there a just judge?

a. Can’t be bribed – Dt.10:17,18b. Loves justice – Ps.11:7; 99:4c. Committed to the weak – Dt.10:17-19d. Has all the facts – Ps.139:1,2,7e. Has the authority/power – Ps.9:7-9;

10:16-18Having such a judge means we don’t have

to take revenge – Rom.12:19-21

4. Guilty but forgiven

We are all guilty – Rom.3:19,20. Our hope is in God’s character – merciful & gracious

a. The flood – Gen.6:5-7. God provided the ark of salvation

b. The Exodus – Ex.11,12. God provided the Passover Lamb

c. The Cross a. God is committed to justice b. God has provided a way of escape

5. THEREFORE

a. Let’s celebrate the justice of God

b. Let’s pray & work for justice

c. Let’s make sure we have taken hold of God’s mercy & grace in Jesus