The Will You Can't Stop If God is sovereign—if nothing can stop His will—then why do bad things happen? Does that mean He approves of evil? Or that one wrong turn on our part could derail His entire plan? This week we’re unpacking the sovereign and permissive will of God. From the story of Israel to the coming of Christ, God’s plan has never been off course. His sovereignty doesn’t mean He causes every evil, but it does mean He weaves even the painful and broken pieces into His redemptive story. The question isn’t whether God’s will is unfolding—it’s whether we’ll surrender ours to His. Isaiah 46:9–10 Discussion topics When was the last time something didn’t go according to your plan, but in hindsight, you could see God’s hand in it? Read Isaiah 46:9–10 - What does this passage teach us about God’s sovereignty? Read Romans 8:28 - How does this verse bring hope when life feels out of control? How do you personally wrestle with the tension between God’s sovereignty and human free will? Why do you think it’s easy for people to believe that “one wrong turn” can ruin God’s plan for their life? What’s one area of your life that feels “out of control” right now? How can you surrender it to God’s sovereign will this week? Ask God to help each person align their free will with His sovereign will in daily choices. Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next
