I preached yesterday on God and Natural Disasters following Hurricane Irma here in South Florida. You can click here to listen to the message: God and Natural Disasters (audio) or click here to read it: God and Natural Disasters (transcript). Here is a brief outline of the message:
I. Natural disasters are not natural
A. God created the world good
– Genesis 1:31
B. Sin affected the natural world around us
– Genesis 3:17-19
II. Natural disasters are part of God’s judgment for sin
A. They are part of God’s general judgment for sin
– Psalm 148:8; Romans 8:20-22
B. We should not presume to know whether they are God’s judgment for specific sin
– Luke 13:1-5
III. Natural disasters are meant to turn you to God
A. They are a reminder that this world is passing away
– 1 John 2:15-17
B. They are a warning of the judgment to come
– Proverbs 10:25; Matthew 24:6-8
C. They are an occasion to put your trust in God
– Ezekiel 33:11; Nahum 1:7; Romans 8:37-39
D. They are an opportunity to show God’s love to others
– 1 John 3:16-18
E. They help you remember what’s really important in life
– Matthew 6:19-20, 33
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