SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace

TITLE: God’s Sovereignty Over Evil

TEXT: Proverbs 16:4

DATE: February 5, 2023 PM

I. God uses evil to bring a turning of events in history.

A. God used evil Rehoboam to divide Israel and Judah.

E. God used an evil spirit and 400 false prophets to

change the course of history.

B. God used a pagan king to turn the events in history.

C. God used evil angels to serve His ordained purpose.

II. God uses seemingly evil deeds to accomplish His

purposes.

A. God makes some for destruction.

B. God caused a demon to buffet Paul.

C. God brought great calamity on Egypt.

D. God used Adam’s sin to provide for something far

better.

E. God used the evil of Joseph’s brothers.

F. God’s people did evil in asking for a king.

G. He used evil Judas to betray His Son and evil men to crucify Him.