How does God work in this world? Does he have a certain plan and pattern that he follows with slavish consistency? This passage demonstrates for us the variety of tools that God has in his “toolbox” to carry out his sovereign will. I. THE EVIL SPIRIT (v. 14) A. The inspired author says that an “evil spirit from the Lord tormented Saul.” How can an evil spirit come from the Lord? The answer lies in the truth of God’s sovereignty. He is ultimately in control and can
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