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The scriptural command for God’s children is to submit to every ordinance of man. In the most extreme circumstances, we might be called to obey God rather than man, but outside of that, it should be the disposition of God’s people to submit to the rule and authority of government. The wicked are characterized by anarchy and despising government, so in contrast, the light of world should be peaceable, and obedient to the God-ordained authority of government.

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Examining the roller coaster ride of Peter’s walk of faith, Jesus Christ told Peter he would ultimately deny the Lord and Satan desired to sift him as wheat. Jesus had prayed for him that his faith would ultimately not fail, but he would be converted, and he was later blessed to confess the Lord three times. When he was in this low state, Jesus did not make Peter question if he was really saved or not, or tell him he was going to hell like we hear in some circles of Christianity today. Rather, the answer to Peter is the same to us today – Repent and be converted!

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We consider together from the scriptures, exactly why did God set up the institution of government. Government’s reach today has gone far beyond the original scope of God’s will, so what is the scriptural purpose of government. Primarily God set up government authority to protect his people from the unchecked depravity of man and to maintain law and order.

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We examine a few accounts from the life of King David and look at some ways in which the actions of David point us towards the mercy of Jesus Christ. Just like Saul, we are justly condemned by accusers because of our sin. In spite of Saul’s unworthiness, David showed mercy unto Saul to spare his life because of his respect of the Lord’s anointing upon Saul.

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In this period of political change and possible turmoil, we consider together God’s will in the establishment of government. God established government for law and order and to protect us from the unchecked depravity of man. The ultimate ruler in this world is the King of kings and the Lord of lords, and God is the ultimate sovereign in this world and rulers only are allowed authority according to the Lord’s will.

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Using the phrase used by Abigail, we consider the ways in which God’s children are bound up in the bundle of life with the Lord thy God. We are bound in the bundle of life in Christ before the world began, being chosen and predestinated unto eternal life with God in heaven. We were safely bound in the bundle of life by Christ’s perfect obedience and he finished the work of salvation on the cross. Then, we will finally be in the eternal bundle of life with Christ our Savior in heaven.

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As we conclude our thoughts on the providence of God, we consider the effect of prayer in how the Lord sees fit to move providentially in our lives. Our prayers can truly change the course of history, as we intercede for the Lord to move powerfully and providentially among his people.

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We consider together the crazy faithfulness of the early Christians that impacted even their detractors. Also, we see the crazy, radical conversions in scripture. The Lord radically changes the lives of his children at the new birth in ways that we would never expect, that looks very crazy to us.

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As we think about the birth of Jesus Christ, we consider the amazing message of the gospel that the shepherds received from the angels. This message truly changed their lives. They did not keep this message to themselves, but they shared it abroad with everyone they knew. In like manner, the gospel should have such a radical impact on our lives that we ought to be willing to share the good news with everyone that we know.

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The life of the Christian is contrary to the things of this world. We should be viewed as crazy in giving freely of both finances and time. We should be crazy focused on the heavenly things that await us instead of being mired down in the wickedness of this world. Our hope of heaven should be crazy to those of the world, and we look forward to the day of seeing Jesus face to face.

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