Developing Discernment in Government
Theme: Because we love God, we seek to please Him to the best of our ability.
I. _______________
A. Seek the _______________ of your country. (Jeremaih 29:4-11)
B. Use your _______________ for good. (Psalm 95:1-7)
1. Nehemiah to _______________ (Nehemiah 2)
2. Esther and Mordecai to _______________ (Esther 1-10)
3. Joseph to _______________ (Genesis 39-50)
4. Daniel to _______________ _______________ and _______________ (Daniel 1-6)
C. _______________ for our leaders. (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
D. _______________ our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
1. Paul to _______________ and _______________ (Acts 24; 26)
2. Paul to his _______________ (Philippians 1:12-13; 4:22)
3. Daniel to _______________ (Daniel 2:27-30; 4:19-27)
4. Joseph to _______________ (Genesis 41)
II. _______________
A. To _______________
1. Know that God is _______________ (Psalm 2; Proverb 21:1; Daniel 2:21; 4:25, 32; 5:21; Romans 13:1)
2. Know that God is the only _______________ (Psalm 118:8-9)
B. To _______________ (Romans 13:1-7)
III. _______________ (Revelation 19-21)
Application Questions:
* Use any influence you have in this country.
* Understand and demonstrate that your loyalty is first to God.
* Understand and demonstrate that your hope is in God.
* Pray for the election and for those elected on all levels.