THIS SUNDAY:
This week will begin a three-week series, A Theology of Government and Politics.
The goal of this series is to answer these three main questions:
What is God's purpose with government?
What is politics, and should it matter to Christians?
What does being a Christian look like in 21st-century America?
The main text for the series will be Romans 13 (the whole chapter), along with other scriptures to guide us as we answer these questions.
During the sermon series, I will also write additional material between the sermons. These will be published on the church website and (Lord willing) in audio format where the sermons are published. This will serve a few different purposes:
We want to ensure that our Lord's Day sermons focus on preaching the word of God and don't turn into Civics 101.
To allow the Lord's Day sermons to focus on major themes, while the essays will fill in gaps and allow for necessary rabbit trails.
Prayerfully, this will ensure greater edification and education for the church without overloading on Sunday mornings.
Focus for this Sunday: Christianity, Government, and Politics
Our main texts will be Romans 13:1-7 and Genesis 9:1-7
Define Government and Politics
Understand the biblical origin and purpose of government
Remember the government of Christ (Isaiah 9:2-7)
Questions To Ask
What is my understanding of government and politics? What has informed that understanding, the scriptures?
Do you care about government and politics? Why or why not?
How does the gospel connect with this topic?
Other texts to consider: 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Isaiah 45:22-25
First essay coming soon: Why Do A Series on Government and Politics?
Click on the hymn playlist below and fill your home and vehicle with hymns that beautifully portray the glory of Christ.
DAILY PRIVATE/FAMILY WORSHIP
Seek daily communion with God through scripture reading, prayer, and singing. Click on the resources below.
*This Week's Hymns Playlist - Spotify
*This Week's Hymns Playlist - YouTube
"I feel it is far better to begin with God—to see his face first, to get my soul near him before it is near another." - Robert Murray M'Cheyne
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