High Pointe Church

5 Questions Asked of Jesus What’s My Responsibility to Government? Matthew 22:17-22 · Jesus affirms the legitimate authority of governments…even bad ones o Government: (Romans 13:1-7) § Exists as God’s servant § Has limited authority (Acts 4:17-20) § Is to be respected and honored (1 Peter 2:17) · Jesus affirms the ultimate authority of God over all people o Consequently, I am to give God: § My highest allegiance and obedience § EVERYTHING I am, have and want § A life lived from an eternal perspective (Philippians 3:20) · Jesus revolutionized being a revolutionary by dying on a Cross · This Week’s Activate Faith: o Evaluate: § Is my hope more in God than in politics? § Is God present in every area of my life? § Am I living for this life or the next? § Am following Jesus as a revolutionary?