“Those that are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel cannot with all their art conceal them from his cognizance. He can see through the most politic disguises, and so break through the most dangerous snare;” MATTHEW HENRY
Application:What do we learn about Jesus answer?
"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”Ma28:18
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake.”1Pe 2:13
A) Caesar only has delegated authority from God
B) Caesars Government is therefore legitimate
-render to him what is due
C) We should be good citizens even with bad governance
D) We should trust God to remove and appoint leaders as HE sees fit
Caveat: Pray and do what is within righteous behavior to affect that appointment; speak, write, picket if you must but always VOTE!
TEXT: LUKE 20:19-26
SONGS:
TRUST IN GOD, NEWSBOYS
CORNERSTONE, AMANDA COOK
I GIVE YOU MY HEART, PASSION
WORTHY OF MY PRAISE, SANCTUS CHURCH WORSHIP
LIVING FOR JESUS, THOMAS CHISHOLM
