Incomparably Sovereign.

  1. God is Incomparably Sovereign... (Is 45:1-8)

    2. See 2 Kings 20


  2. ...so I can either Resist or Rest in His sovereignty. (Is 45:9-13)

    3. Two Reasons Resisting is a Bad Idea:

    1. Because resisting is Foolish. (Is 45:9-10)

    2. Because resisting is Futile. (Is 45:11)

    Two Reasons Resting is a Great Idea:

    1. Because God has Proven Himself. (Is 45:12)

    2. Because God's Plan is for my good. (Is 45:13)

    See Romans 8:28-29

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Isaiah 45:1-13

  1. What does sovereign mean? If God is sovereign, why do people resist / challenge God’s sovereignty in their own lives? (Is 45:9-10)

  2. What’s the difference between someone asking the Lord and demanding of the Lord (Is 45:11)? What is the heart condition of each position?

Breakout Questions:

  1. What trial / circumstance in your life have you struggled to trust God’s sovereignty?
     
  2. What trial / circumstance has caused you to be frustrated or even bitter? Pray over these things.