Why do bad things happen to good people—and why do good things happen to bad people? This powerful sermon tackles one of life’s most confusing paradoxes through the shocking story of King Jeroboam II from 2 Kings 14. Here was a king who worshipped idols, oppressed the poor, and ignored God for 41 years—yet experienced unprecedented military success and economic prosperity. How can this be?

In this eye-opening message, we explore the most successful failure in the Bible and discover what his story reveals about God’s undeserved mercy, His patience with sinners, and the dangerous assumption that prosperity equals God’s approval. Jeroboam II’s reign challenges everything we think we know about how God works in this world and forces us to confront our own understanding of grace, judgment, and blessing.