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Page 1: God Permits Bad Things To Happen

They will, however, become subject to him,so that they may learn the difference between

serving me and servingthe kings of other lands.” (NIV)

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

Page 2: God Permits Bad Things To Happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learningIII. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

Deuteronomy 28:47Because you did not serve the LORD your God joyfully and gladly in the time of prosperity,

Judges 3:1These are the nations the LORD left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

Jeremiah 10:24Discipline me, LORD, but only in due measure— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing.

Hosea 8:10Although they have sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them together.

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

Nehemiah 9:36“But see, we are slaves today, slaves in the land you gave our ancestors so they could eat its fruit and the other good things it produces.

Isaiah 26:13LORD our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor.

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

John 6:37All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

Deuteronomy 10:12 "Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life, (ISV)

Ephesians 6:7 Serve willingly, as if you were serving the Lord and not merely people, (ISV)

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted. (ISV)

Psalms 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. (ISV)

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28

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2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us to our enemiesII. This is for our learning

III. Distinction of Service

IV. Service to God first, then to the people

Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him. (ISV)

Proverbs 3:25 Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or the devastation that comes to the wicked. (ISV)

1.They will, however, become subject to him, 2. so that they may learn the 3. difference between 4. serving me and serving the kings of other lands.” (NIV) – 2 Chrn. 12:28