God’s Sovereignty

Colossians 1:16-17 - "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together."

Daniel 4:35 - "All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, 'What have you done?'"

Deuteronomy 10:14 - "Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it."

Ephesians 1:11 - "In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will."

Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

Hebrews 1:3 - "He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."

Isaiah 14:24 - "The Lord of hosts has sworn: 'As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.'"

Isaiah 45:5-7 - "I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me, that people may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is none besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things."

Isaiah 46:9-10 - "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.'"

Jeremiah 32:17 - "Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you."

Job 12:10 - "In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind."

Job 42:2 - "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted."

Matthew 10:29-31 - "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."

Matthew 28:18 - "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'"

Proverbs 16:9 - "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

Proverbs 19:21 - "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."

Psalm 22:28 - "For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations."

Psalm 33:11 - "The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations."

Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"

Psalm 93:1-2 - "The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting."

Revelation 4:11 - "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."

Romans 8:28 - "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Romans 9:20-21 - "But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, 'Why have you made me like this?' Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?"

1 Chronicles 29:11-12 - "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all."