Pastor Scott continues the “Exiled in America” teaching series from the book of 1 Peter. In this message he examines how Christians should interact with the governmental authorities. The text for this sermon is 1 Peter 2:13-17.
Growth Group Questions:
- What government agencies or events have you participated in? Describe your involvement. Did you (or do you) think of your involvement as a spiritual endeavor? Why or why not?
- How does the fact that Peter wrote these instructions during the reign of the notorious Nero change your attitude towards current governmental leaders?
- Peter tells us to be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13) What are the different human institutions you are under (focus on institutions outside of your family and church)?
- Nehemiah was a man who worked in the government of a foreign king. Read Nehemiah 1-2. What evidences in the text demonstrate that Nehemiah …
- Submitted by doing good?
- Submitted with integrity?
- Submitted with proper priorities?
- We were challenged to honor everyone on Sunday. What are some simple actions that demonstrate honor? (Things like the application of putting down your phone when talking with retail and restaurant personnel.)
- What does prompt obedience to God demonstrate about our fear of Him? What does procrastinated obedience to God demonstrate about our fear of Him? Which most often characterizes you?
- How can you as an individual honor your governmental leaders? How can we as a church honor our governmental leaders?