Our studies thus far have pointed to a 'seed' or descendant promised by God from the beginning. The series will now change to consider that Jesus is the ‘Christ’. Only Jesus Christ fulfills the promises made to Adam, Abraham and David. It is thrilling to see this unique connectivity between the Old and New Testaments which underscore God's purpose and the need to understand the Bible as a whole!
POLITICS: It is important to understand that the “Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, And bestows it on whom He wishes And sets over it the lowliest of men,” Daniel 4:17. We trust therefore that God sets up the kings and rulers in keeping with his plan. Participation in politics would be to compromise the principles of Christ.
COURT ACTION: The servant of Christ should not initiate court proceedings to recover debts or to establish our legal rights Matthew 5:40-42. Appearance in court of law should only be to answer charges arising from failure to keep the Law when such would violate our conscience, or in defense of our character or as a witness to others falsely accused. Our conscience should remove us from serving on a jury in order to avoid conflicting principles between the disciple and the worlds legal foundations.
PROTESTS: Actions which constitute political agendas that challenge the governments and employers are against the principles of the Bible: “For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong” 1 Peter 3:14, 17; 4:19, Ephesians 6:5 Serve as unto Christ. We also have the example of Jesus who when he was reviled, reviled not again, and was “led as a sheep to the slaughter” Acts 8:32. Also, even though he prayed for deliverance from the crucifixion, he was willing to fulfill the purpose of God in him: “O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.”