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A Vision for Our Nation

A Vision for Our Nation

Dr. Montia Setzler, Senior Pastor
January 31, 2016

Series: A Fresh Vision for a New Year
A Vision for Our Nation

1 Timothy 2:1–6 (HCSB)

1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, Himself human, 6 who gave Himself—a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.

 

  1. I ENVISION A NATION COVERED WITH PRAYE

vv 1, 2   First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Who are we to pray for?

Everyone

Kings (President)

Those in Authority

 

Who are those in authority?

President
Governor
Supreme Court
Mayor
Judges
Police
Congress
Pastor

Observations

  • God’s plan chooses prayer power over political
  • Praying for those in authority is not an option.
  • Prayer changes circumstances and men.

 

  1. I ENVISION A NATION CHARACTERIZED BY PEACE

v 2   … so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

  • We are called more to be a proclaiming body than a protesting body.
  • The goal is to have peace, not power.
  • Peacefulness comes as a result of God’s sovereign movement on a nation.

How to Have Personal Peace
P Present yourself completely to Him.
E Examine your motives before Him.
A Accept all your directions from Him.
C Choose continually to obey Him.
E Experience the joy of walking with Him.

 

  1. I ENVISION A NATION CHANGED BY THE POWER OF CHRIST

vv 3-6 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, Himself human, 6 who gave Himself—a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.

The Present Need in Our Nation:

  • Abortion continues to be a national tragedy.
  • The New Age movement is the fastest growing religion in our nation.
  • Radical Islamic jihadists are becoming a threat on our own soil.
  • Practicing homosexuals are now a protected minority.
  • Christianity is closer than ever to becoming an unprotected minority.

God’s Provision for Our Nation’s Need of Salvation:

  • God is pleased when people are saved.
  • God’s desire is that all be saved.
  • God made the ultimate provision with His Son.
  • God can change our nation one soul at a time.

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