THEME: It Is Written
Series: Captured!
TITLE: Captured by God’s Sovereignty
Scripture: Isaiah 45: 1-13
I. INVESTIGATING GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY
“Who is this King of glory, the LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle!…Who is this king of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the king of glory!” Psalm 24:8,10
The word sovereign means “independent.” That means:
1. God is ruler of all.
2. God answers to no one.
3. God can accomplish whatever he wants.
4. God sees history from beginning to end. No obstacle or adversary can hinder His plan.
5. God is afraid of nothing. Ignorant of nothing. Needing nothing.
6. God always knows what is best, and never makes a mistake.
Sovereign means God is (in control of it all). He’s over things (we see) and (don’t see).
II. ENJOYING GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY
Two questions which always come up:
1) Question #1: Am I just a puppet/?
2) Question #2: If God is sovereign, if God is in complete control, how come there is so much evil and so much suffering in the world?
“If today you are broken, feeling crushed by the weight of a trial, you have a choice. You can harden your heart and refuse the sovereign purposes of God that will one day prove good, or you can run to Him and participate in the blessing God has planned.” James MacDonald
How can we rejoice in God’s sovereignty?
1. I will be (obedient) when told.
2. I will be (righteous) when tempted.
3. I will be (submissive) when tried.
SERIES: Captured!
NEXT WEEK: Captured by God’s Worth- Isaiah 58:1-11
