(Psalm 93:1; 97:1; 99:1)
Ten years ago on the morning the Twin Towers plummeted in dust and flame, I sat at my job and couldn't work. Instead, I just wept. I grabbed my Bible near my compater and began reading this passage, holding onto the only hope I could find...
...now, reading it ten years later it's simple truth still yields true. God STILL reigns.
He always will.
We live in a troubled world and a country that has forgotten the One on the Throne will not be removed - even if He is ignored!
In our class He will NEVER be ignored. In every moment of the class, no matter what we study, we will emphasize His glory.
Keep perspective - and don't lose hope...
FIRST ASSIGNMENT: GOVERNMENT IN SCRIPTURE
OBJECTIVE: Analyze [1] whether or not God is interested in human government, and [2] how God's Word instructs us to interact with, participate in and relate to government.
DUE: Tuesday, September 13th
EXECUTION: Chose two passages of Scripture that deals with government in ANY way. It is preferable to locate one passage that deals with SECULAR/HUMAN authority, and the other SPIRITUAL/HEAVENLY rule.
Come prepared on Tuesday, September 13th to discuss:
- What does God say about human government? What is God's relationship with human government?
- As Christian-minded people, should we involve ourselves with human government or just focus on the spiritual realms and sacred activity?
- As Christian-minded people, what should out attitude be toward our rulers/elected officials?
Start reading early!
You should have all the files you need on the DVD provided on the first day of class. If you need another copy, see below for .pdf or .mp3 (if available) files.
Next week we will be reading Hammurabi's Law Code in light of other ancient legislation (including God's laws).
We will also be reading:
Aristotle's Politics, Books I and III - click below for a copy.
Plato's Republic, Books I and VIII
The Roman Charter of Urso, Spain
The Roman Twelve Tables
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