Let Everyone Be Subject to the Governing Authorities (Romans 13:1)-Appealing Vs. Rebelling-Part II

Romans 13:1 says, "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." In this sermon Pastor Scott taught on Romans 13 and explained why the WCC elders feel led to submit to the government, and appeal, versus disobey. He also explains why the elders don't think the government is telling us to sin.

In Leviticus 13, God commanded Israel's leaders to quarantine people when there was only the possibility that they were infected. In other words, if there was suspicion, or potential for infection, people were quarantined even if they were healthy, because according to God, it's better to error on the side of caution, or wisdom, than to allow an entire nation to become infected. Since God gave Israel's leaders the authority to quarantine based on suspicion and concern, we shouldn't say it's sin when our government does the same.

Here's the accompanying podcast: https://www.scottlapierre.org/podcast/let-everyone-be-subject-to-the-governing-authorities/

Sermon Lessons for Let Everyone Be Subject to the Governing Authorities (Romans 13:1)-Appealing Vs. Rebelling-Part II

Lesson 1: We don’t submit to sin (Dan 6:6-10; Jer 27:8-12; Acts 5:29-31, 40-42; 1 Pet 2:13-17). Note: This lesson is from Part I.

Lesson 2: Resisting authority is __________________ ______ (Rom 13:1-2; 1 Pet 2:13; Titus 3:1).

Lesson 3: We must:
• (Part I) Think ____________________ versus ______________________ (Rom 13:4).
• (Part II) Balance __________ and ____________ (Lev 13:1-3).

Lesson 4: Quarantining ______ ______________ occurred in Scripture (Lev 13:4-6; Psa 91:6).

Lesson 5: We submit because we __________ ______ (1 Pet 2:21-23, 3:5; Psa 20:7).

Family Worship Guide for Let Everyone Be Subject to the Governing Authorities (Romans 13:1)-Appealing Vs. Rebelling-Part II

Day 1: Read Rom 13:1-2; 1 Pet 2:13; Titus 3:1, and discuss: What other relationships involve submission? What application does our submission in these relationships have to our submission to government? Who was emperor when Paul and Peter told Christians to submit to authority? Why does resisting authority mean we’re resisting God? Why does Paul say the government is for our good?

Day 2: Read Lev 13:1-3, Psalm 91:6 and discuss: Why are all of us tempted to think emotionally about the quarantine versus biblically? As Americans and Christians, discuss the two “laws” over us (the Constitution and the Bible) and our relationships to them. What does it mean to balance faith and wisdom? Come up with some examples of what it looks like to combine faith with wisdom, and faith with foolishness (i.e. “I let my kids play in the road, because I trust God to protect them”).

Day 3: Read Lev 13:4-6; 1 Pet 2:21-23, 3:5; Psa 20:7, and discuss: In the Old Testament, why were people quarantined even when they were healthy? What application do you see this having for our current situation? Are you aware of any times in church history when Jews and/or Christians observed God’s cleansing commands and fared better than the rest of the population? How does faith help us submit, whether wives to husbands, Christ when He submitted, or us to government?

Bonus: Read Leviticus 13-15 and look for the wisdom in the cleansing commands that were written 3,000 years before the medical community decided they were beneficial.

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