#Speaker/Ray 
#Mark 
#Romans
#1Peter

Mark 12:13-17
Romans 13:1-7
1Peter 2:13-17

# Jesus and Government
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Mark 12:13-17

Phar. think conservative, looking from messiah (end to roman rule). do not like roman rule.
Herod. fine with roman rule, 

Mark 3:1-6
Early in Christ' ministry they we looking to both get rid of Jesus. He was a threat to both of their positions of power.

Rome is an occupation force for the jews.

If Yes: Then he is fine with roman rule. The people would revolt since they hate Rome.
if No: Then he is accused of sedition and the romans would take care of him.

Interesting note Jesus did not have a coin.


- God appoints leaders, what is God's? Everything
Jesus puts Caesar and God in the right places by his statement


# Questions
- Are there things or laws you don't agree with
- Are there groups that don't like each other but come together with their distain for Christians?

Primer of Daniel.
- Can only pray to king
- Lion den
- Daniel did what was right
- accepted the punishment for civil disobedience

Romans 13:1-7
- No higher authority than God
- God put leaders in place even evil leaders

1Peter 2:13-17

1 Timothy 2:1-5
- We need to be praying for out leaders even if we find them evil
- Politics is never the answer. 

Luke 6:27-28
- Loving your enemies can not be done without God

Based on those verses:
- What are the responsibilities of Christ follows as citizens of the US and citizens of heaven?
- Love your enemies. What does that actually look like?
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