July
2009
Esther - Christians’ Role in Government
“Don’t imagine that because you are part of the king’s household you will be the one Jew who will escape. If you keep quiet at this time, liberation and protection for the Jews will appear from another source, while you and your father’s household perish. It may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this!”
Key Text: Esther 4:14 NET
Key Point: We must have the courage to stand true to Christ in order to influence human institutions positively
Story set in 483 – 479 BC in Persia - reign of Xerxes the Great
Warning: “Don’t touch the apple of God’s eye”! Zechariah 2:8
Do we believe and obey even when God isn’t evident?
Text: God will guide us
Theme: Sovereignty: “God’s in charge but He’s not in control”
Free will gives freedom and responsibility for partnership
Courage = heart and action in line with God’s plans
Esther 4:14 “…for such a time as this…”
What time is it?
Fast & pray like Mordecai = Take a break
Christians are called to act in government - HOW?
Extremes: civil religion (defined by political parties & power)
Anarchist religion (defined by philosophies of cynical, critical disengagement)
Prayer is primary, revolutionary “weapon”
Our mission: Infiltrate, Influence, Inspire
= seek Holy Spirit inspired transformation
Bless the poor = helping hurting people
Sharing the Gospel = finding lost people
Interdependence Day!
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