Jesus and Government

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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