We are continuing to read through Heaven Taken by Storm together.

You can find our reading plan and links to previous posts here.

Chapter Twelve Outline

• Metaphors for Heavenly Violence
  • Striving
  • Wrestling
  • Running
  • Fighting
• Reasons for Offering Violence
  • God’s command
  • God’s decree
  • It is difficult
  • Violent assaults are made against us
    • from our hearts
    • from the powers of hell
  • This violence is of the highest importance
    • We save our soul
    • We gain a kingdom
    • We can never slack in this duty
• The Difficulty of Getting Heaven
• Offer Violence Through:
  • Prayer
  • Hearing the Word
• The Danger of Moderation

Questions for Reflection

• Which of the metaphors for offering violence most resonates with you? Why?
• Which of Watson’s reasons for offering violence’s you find most compelling? Why?
• What is the danger of moderation?
• How has Watson challenged you overall to offer violence?