A Lengthening of Prosperity “Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.” Daniel 4:27 That a nation conforms its statutes, ...

The Destruction of Nations Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment….” Amos 1:3 We have noted previously in this series that “transgression,” in Biblical language, indicates any violation of the Law of God (cf. 1 John 3:4). Nations and peoples who ...

What Nations Desire “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and you understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’” Deuteronomy 4:6 From the beginning of ...

The Future The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (7) Justice, not wealth, is the only asset that lasts. “You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of ...

National Government The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (6) There is a limited role for national government in the divine economy. “When you come to the land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you possess it and dwell in it and then say, ‘I will set ...

The Kingdom of God November 27, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 6:24–34 Key Verse: Matthew 6:33–34 aa Introduction What is life like in the Kingdom of God? What is life like in the Kingdom of God here on earth? God’s Word, among other things, teaches us what it is like to live in God’s kingdom, ...

The Children of Heaven November 13, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 5:38–48 Key Verse: Matthew 5:44 aaa Introduction Today’s lesson covers some of the thoughts of Matthew, chapter five, from the previous lesson. May the Spirit continue to teach us as we grow in His Word; the emphasis being on the love which our Lord ...

The Heavenly Reward November 20, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 6:5–15 Key Verse: Matthew 6:6 aa Introduction When you pray, do you truly know that you are in the presence of your Father in heaven? Do you know that your Father is present with you, and that He has called you to come to Him ...

Law and Love November 6, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 5:17-48 Key Verses: Matthew 5:17, 23–24 aaa Introduction The doctrine or teaching of Christ is most agreeable to the moral law of God. Christ testifies that He, the Savior and Lord, came to fulfill that law: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, ...

Community The Law of God and Public Policy: The Economy (5) Local government is the foundation of an economy of justice. “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous ...