Sunday, October 18, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 17:22-27
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 58 mins 30 secs
Are most governments evil? Listen to this lesson to learn that human government was established by God. See how the Pharisees were trying to trap Jesus about paying taxes. Find out what the Bible teaches about the legitimacy of governments and why they are flawed because of the humans who run them. Learn about the dual citizenship that Christians have in this world and the importance of their freedom of conscience. Hear seven points from Proverbs and Psalms on the responsibilities of citizens to their country. As Christians we need to execute these responsibilities to the best of our abilities in order to glorify God.
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 8
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 55 mins 8 secs
What is the most serious responsibility given to government? Listen to this lesson to learn that capital punishment for those who commit murder was delegated to human governments. See that God instituted government and learn seven points about it. Learn the importance of not protecting people from their own mistakes and sins but allowing them to fail. Find out about our dual citizenship and our responsibilities, especially in this time of our country’s decline.