Secret Church 20 – Session 3: What Does the Old Testament Say About Government?

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In this session of Secret Church 20, Pastor David Platt provides a biblical overview of the Old Testament’s teachings on government. What does the Bible say about government and about how both God and humans relate to government? David Platt looks at the truths to be learned throughout the Old Testament: Law, History, Wisdom, and Prophets. For more information visit https://radical.net/?session=session-3-biblical-truths-part-1 Chapters: 0:00 - Biblical Truths: Law 1:19 - All Governance Belongs to God 2:17 - Human Governance is Delegated by God 4:12 - All Grace Comes from God 6:22 - Sin is Defiance of God’s Governance that Leads to Disorder 7:20 - Foundation for Government is that all People are Made in God’s Image 8:28 - The Government is Responsible to Promote Good and Punish Evil 9:54 - Government Must Prosecute Crimes Because of the Harm Done to People 12:49 - Government Leaders are Accountable to God and Will be Judged by God 13:52 - Wise Leaders Share Governing Responsibilities 14:34 - The Ten Commandments Comprise a Clear Foundation for Governance 16:05 - God’s Just Governance Promotes Love for all Peoples. 16:44 - God’s Just Governance Promotes Righteousness 17:31 - God’s Just Governance Promotes Care for the Poor 18:20 - God's People Should Lead in Ways that Reflect His governance. 20:09 - Biblical Truths: History - The Government is a Reflection of Their God or gods 21:00 - Evil Abounds When Everyone Does What is Right in His Own Eyes 21:26 - God is the Perfect Leader Who Entrusts Imperfect Leaders to Govern 22:32 - God’s Standards are Different from the World’s Standards for Those Who Govern 23:30 - God Promised to Send a Perfect King to Redeem and Reign with Justice 25:11 - Sexual Sin Among Those Who Govern is Especially Serious 27:00 - Prideful Ambition is a Dangerous Weapon in the Heart of Those who Govern 28:05 - Wisdom from God is Essential for Just Governance 29:27 - It is Right to Confront Wickedness in Worldly Government 31:22 - God Possesses All Power Over All Governments 32:32 - God Ultimately Uses Governments to Accomplish His Redemptive Purposes 35:33 - Biblical Truths: Wisdom 35:47 - God will Ultimately Destroy Nations who Defy or Defame Him 39:15 - A Just Leader is a Blessing to a Nation 40:05 - We Should Pray for God’s Justice to Reign on the Earth 41:09 - How Do Government Leaders and Citizens Get Wisdom? 42:10 - Wise Government Shows Discernment 43:54 - Wise government Requires Wise Leadership 44:46 - Injustice and Oppression are Sober Realities in a Sinful World 45:48 - Biblical Truths: Prophets 46:01 - God is Holy and Just and He Hates Unjust Government 46:35 - Injustice in Government is Grounded in the Idolatry of False gods 48:11 - Religion is a Detestable Mask for Injustice in Government 52:59 - God’s People Should Seek the Welfare of the Nation Where They Live 53:18 - It is Unjust for Government to Mandate or Restrict Worship 54:50 - Allegiance to God Takes Priority Over Allegiance to Government 55:23 - It is Possible for National Pride to Keep Us from Compassion for All 59:10 - God Requires Us to do Justice, Love Kindness, and Walk Humbly with Him

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