Introduction:
God Says That He Is... (Isaiah 45:5-12 & 46:8-11)
- The one and only LORD: I cannot overestimate His Sovereign Reach (Isaiah 45:5-7)
1 John 1:5 - God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.
Genesis 45:8 - “So it was not you who sent me here, but God.”
Genesis 50:20 - “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”
Acts 2:23 - “this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.”
Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
- The one and only Creator: I cannot question His Actions . (Isaiah 45:8-12)
- The one and only Almighty: I cannot thwart His Purposes . (Isaiah 46:8-11)
- Decretive will
- Preceptive will
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Small Group Discussion
Read Isaiah 45:5-12 & 46:8-11
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What does it mean that God is sovereign? Why is this good news?
What is the difference between groaning to God and grumbling against God? How do you see yourself grumbling and complaining in this current season of life?
What are you anxious about right now? How can you fight against the temptation to worry about the future?
Breakout
Pray for one another.