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“The election is over, now what?” (Proverbs 21:1) 11/10/2024
*How should an apprentice of Jesus respond to the outcome of this election? _______________________________________________
1. What is true no matter the outcome of this election?
a. God establishes and is __________ over earthly authorities.
Proverbs 21:1 _____________________________________
Daniel 2:20-21 _____________________________________
Psalm 75:6-7 ______________________________________
Romans 13:1-7 ____________________________________
John 19:10-11 _____________________________________
Revelation 1:4-5 ___________________________________
b. Jesus has __________ authority in Heaven and on Earth and is the One who will hold __________ things together no matter what political party is in power.
Isaiah 45:7-9 ______________________________________
Lamentations 3:37-39 _______________________________
Colossians 1:16-17 _________________________________
c. God’s will is good, pleasing and ___________ (Romans 12:2) and His decretive will, will come to pass. (other two types of God’s will: preceptive/revealed and permissive)
Isaiah 55:8-9 ______________________________________
Ephesians 1:11 ____________________________________
Proverbs 16:33 ____________________________________
Job 42:1-2 ________________________________________
Acts 4:27-28 ______________________________________
d. The way we can transform our families, neighborhoods, cities, nation and world is ______ primarily through political action, but through ____________ disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples. (Matthew 28:16-20)
*What’s next for me Lord in making disciple-makers?
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2. How do we get to live, no matter what the election results are?
a. As born-again believers we are citizens of God’s Kingdom ____________, not the nation we live in.
John 18:35-36 _____________________________________
Philippians 3:20-21 _________________________________
1 Peter 2:9-14 _____________________________________
John 15:19 ________________________________________
b. Presidents, kings, governments and nations pass away, but God’s Word is ____________. (Matthew 24:35)
1 Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. 2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone. (Titus 3:1-2 NLT) _________________________________
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BECAUSE…
3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. 4 But--"When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. 7 Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life." (Titus 3:3-7 NLT) _____________________________________
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c. Remember & rejoice in this—Jesus is making all things ____!
Isaiah 43:18-19 ____________________________________
Revelation 21:5 ____________________________________
Isaiah 65:17 _______________________________________
*How will I respond to the outcome of this election? ____________
Next (11/17): Outdoor Gathering & Potluck Picnic at MRPK-8
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