Acts 12:1-25 (Part 2)

Acts 12:1-25 (Part 2)
Introduction

God’s Providence
God’s Power
God’s Punishment

I. God’s Patience

Do you suppose, O man…that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? (Rom. 2:3-4)

II. God’s Peace

Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Pet. 5:7)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. (Ps. 23:4)

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety (Ps. 4:8)

He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Ps. 121:3-4)

III. God’s Perspective

“The LORD gives and the LORD takes away; blessed be the name of the LORD” (Job 1:21)

Some…escaped the edge of the sword [and…some] were killed with the sword. (Heb. 11:34, 37)

Conclusion

“…the evil one is ever abroad, and over the centuries regularly finds Herods, willing instruments for the expression of his hatred of the people of the Lord. At times evil seems to have unfettered sway and faith burns low. But ‘the Lord is king’ and again and again He thwarts the scheming of the enemy, overturns the tyrants, exalts His Son, and gives joyful increase to the followers of the Lamb.” Bruce Milne