wrath!

Romans 2:5-11

Observe:
God's judgement is righteous. This is in contrast to the hypocritical judgement of humans in the previous section. God's judgement is based on truth (v. 2) and on what each person has done (v. 6). If we do good by seeking glory, honour, and immortality, we receive eternal life. If we are self-seeking, reject truth and follow evil, we will face God's wrath and anger.
What's the difference between wrath and anger?

Interpret:
This passage continues Paul's thought in chapter 1. In chapter 1 God's wrath is being revealed in the present (by abandoning evil doers to their sin) while in chapter 2, Paul makes it clear that there is a day of wrath to come in the future where God will reveal his righteous judgement.
We are storing up wrath for ourselves by judging others, not based on righteousness or truth but based on pettiness and selfishness. We are hypocritical in our judgement of others and because we won't repent of the sin in our own lives, we are facing judgement.
Paul places the Jew first when it comes to judgement and reward because that is the chronological order of God's revelation. God revealed himself to the Jew first through the Laws adn the Prophets and then to the Gentile through the apostles bringing the gospel. I think Paul also places them first because they bear a greater responsibility (at that time) for the revelation they have received.

Apply:
I think that in many ways I have taken the place of the Jews when it comes to responsibility. Because of the advantages God has given me (a Christian family, a Christian community, a free country where Christ is taught without fear), I feel like I have a larger responsibility to respond to Christ in a proper way. Jesus taught that to whom much is given, much will be required. I know that I have been given much and I feel a huge burden to give from that abundance (not just financially but teaching, going, equiping, worshiping, surrendering, etc.). To put in words that Paul uses in chapter 1, I feel the weight of the call of God on my life.
I really like Paul's choice of words in v. 7. I want to be known as someone who seeks glory (for God), honour and immortality! It sounds like the knights in the King Arthur legends.