Under God or Nation

Sharable notes for the August 11, 2024 message. You can post these notes on your social platform! 

Scriptures used: Joshua 5:13-15; Mark 1:1; Luke 2:1, 9-14; Jeremiah 29:7; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Psalm 20:7-8; Philippians 2:12,15
Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

• Difference is inevitable. Division is a choice.

• The bond we have in the body of Christ should be stronger than political affiliation. That bond should be empowered around the Kingdom of Christ.

• The gospel that saves comes from an empty tomb in Jerusalem that was defeated by a savior named Jesus who is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

• Jesus followers must neither withdraw from our community nor seek to lord over, but rather faithfully represent the values of the King we serve.

• Change happens by our actions not our opinions.

Reflect or meet with someone to discuss:

• When it comes to politics are you passionately involved, do you feel you're pretty balanced, or do you stay out of it mostly? Why is that?

• In what ways have you seen politics become divisive in the body of Christ?

• What steps can you take to better unite the body in the midst of differing opinions rather than allowing our differences to divide us?

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