2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

They will, however, become subject to him, so that they may learn the difference between serving me and serving the kings of other lands. (NIV)

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

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

I. God subjects us to our enemies II. This is for our learning III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

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

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

I. God subjects us to our Deuteronomy 28:47 enemies Because you did not II. This is for our serve the LORD your God joyfully and gladly learning in the time of III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people

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

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

Jeremiah 10:24 Discipline me, LORD, but only in due measure not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. Hosea 8:10 Although they have sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them together.

I. God subjects us to our enemies II. This is for our learning III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

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

I. God subjects us to our Nehemiah 9:36 But see, we are slaves enemies II. This is for our today, slaves in the land you gave our learning ancestors so they III. Distinction of Service could eat its fruit and the other good things it IV. Service to God first, produces. then to the people Isaiah 26:13 LORD our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor.

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

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

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

I. God subjects us to our enemies II. This is for our learning III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people

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

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

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

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)

I. God subjects us to our enemies II. This is for our learning III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people

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

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

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)

I. God subjects us to our enemies II. This is for our learning III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people

2 Chronicles 12:8 God permits bad things to happen

I. God subjects us Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since to our enemies we are receiving a kingdom that II. This is for our cannot be shaken, let us be learning 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

III. Distinction of Service IV. Service to God first, then to the people