Isaiah 45: Sovereign

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Even when you don't know better, God is still sovereign (45:1-7).

God's sovereignty means that God owns and directs as God desires (1-3).

God's sovereignty does not require that you recognize God (4-5).

God's sovereignty sets Him apart from everything else (6-7)

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MTR: Humbly admit that God is sovereign and part of your life.

Even if you disagree, God is still sovereign (45:8-14).

As creator, God has the right of sovereignty (8).

Like a potter, God alone has the privilege of decision (9).

Like a parent, God knows best (10-11).

Like an engineer, God has a bigger purpose in mind (12-14).

MTR: Evaluate your own attitude, when have you foolishly disagreed with God's direction for your life?

Intermission 1: The Sovereign is Savior (45:15-17).

The path of idolatry leads to shame and disgrace (15-16).

The path of the LORD leads to salvation (17).

MTR: Turn to God for salvation.

Even if it seems hopeless, God is still sovereign (45:18-21).

God did not aimlessly create without a plan in mind (18).

God has faithfully revealed aspects of his plan (19).

False gods lead to an aimless, purposeless life path (20).

The righteous God our Savior has a plan (21).

MTR: Commit to taking time to learn everything you can about God's plan.

Intermission 2: The Sovereign is Savior (45:22-25).

Salvation comes from God alone (22).

Worship belongs to God alone (23).

Complete victory is assured in God alone (24).

Proper confidence is placed in God alone (25).

MTR: Determine to better understand one of salvation, worship, victory or confidence this week.