Dr. David Platt TORNADOES AND THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF GOD Job 1; Luke 13:1-5 What Do We Need To Remember? l These tornadoes remind us that this world is _________________________. m Suffering is usually _____________________. m Life is never _____________________. m Death is unavoidably _____________________.
l These tornadoes remind us of the _____________________ of sin which plagues _________ of us. m Our ___________ is universal. m Our _____________________ is inevitable.
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These tornadoes remind us to _____________________ and be reconciled to God. m _____________________ from sin. m _____________________ in Him.
l These tornadoes remind us of the _______________________________ of our God. m The sovereignty of God is the only foundation for _____________________ in the midst of tragedy. n God’s sovereignty assures us that He is in _____________________. God is ______________ us. God is ______________ us. n God’s sovereignty reminds us that Satan has been _____________________. n God’s sovereignty guarantees us that one day suffering will _____________________. m Ultimately, tragedy on earth can only be understood rightly from the ____________________________ of heaven. l l
l These tornadoes remind us of the _____________________ of our mission. m Life is _____________________. m People are _____________________. m Eternity is _____________________. How Do We Need To Respond?
Dr. David Platt TORNADOES AND THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF GOD Job 1; Luke 13:1-5 What Do We Need To Remember? l These tornadoes remind us that this world is unpredictable. m Suffering is usually surprising. m Life is never safe. m Death is unavoidably sure.
l These tornadoes remind us of the penalty of sin which plagues all of us. m Our sin is universal. m Our suffering is inevitable.
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These tornadoes remind us to repent and be reconciled to God. m Turn from sin. m Trust in Him.
l These tornadoes remind us of the sovereignty of our God. m The sovereignty of God is the only foundation for worship in the midst of tragedy. n God’s sovereignty assures us that He is in control. God is with us. God is for us. n God’s sovereignty reminds us that Satan has been conquered. n God’s sovereignty guarantees us that one day suffering will conclude. m Ultimately, tragedy on earth can only be understood rightly from the perspective of heaven. l l
l These tornadoes remind us of the urgency of our mission. m Life is fleeting. m People are perishing. m Eternity is coming. How Do We Need To Respond?