Submission Key (13 of 22)
Series: Keys of the Kingdom
Steve Jones
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17
Series Summary: This is an expository sermon series through I Peter. Jesus gave to Peter the ‘‘Keys of the Kingdom’’ (Matthew 16:19). ‘‘Keys’’ will be the uniting theme for the series.
Sermon Summary: The ‘‘Submission Key’’ sermon explores the ways in which the Christians are to be in submission to the governing authorities: 1) Law-abiding, 2) Freedom-loving, 3) Myth-busting.
INTRODUCTION: Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the serving lady, ‘‘Excuse me, do you mind if I get another piece of chicken. I’m very hungry.’’ ‘‘Sorry, I’m supposed to give one piece to each person,’’ the woman replied. ‘‘But I’m starved,’’ he repeated, and again she said: ‘‘Only one to a customer.’’ Herter was normally a modest man, but he decided this was the time to use the weight of his office, and said, ‘‘Madam, do you know who I am? I am the governor of this state.’’ ‘‘Do you know who I am?’’ she answered. ‘‘I’m the lady in charge of chicken. Move along, mister.’’
We love our politician jokes. That simply reflects the fact that sometimes our relationship to government is a little...complicated. But the Bible is not silent on this issue.
I Pt.2:13-17 ‘‘Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. Live as free people, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God. Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor th ...
Series: Keys of the Kingdom
Steve Jones
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17
Series Summary: This is an expository sermon series through I Peter. Jesus gave to Peter the ‘‘Keys of the Kingdom’’ (Matthew 16:19). ‘‘Keys’’ will be the uniting theme for the series.
Sermon Summary: The ‘‘Submission Key’’ sermon explores the ways in which the Christians are to be in submission to the governing authorities: 1) Law-abiding, 2) Freedom-loving, 3) Myth-busting.
INTRODUCTION: Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the serving lady, ‘‘Excuse me, do you mind if I get another piece of chicken. I’m very hungry.’’ ‘‘Sorry, I’m supposed to give one piece to each person,’’ the woman replied. ‘‘But I’m starved,’’ he repeated, and again she said: ‘‘Only one to a customer.’’ Herter was normally a modest man, but he decided this was the time to use the weight of his office, and said, ‘‘Madam, do you know who I am? I am the governor of this state.’’ ‘‘Do you know who I am?’’ she answered. ‘‘I’m the lady in charge of chicken. Move along, mister.’’
We love our politician jokes. That simply reflects the fact that sometimes our relationship to government is a little...complicated. But the Bible is not silent on this issue.
I Pt.2:13-17 ‘‘Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. Live as free people, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God. Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor th ...
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