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As we approach another election, we will often wonder what is the believer’s responsibility to the government and to the society to which we live. Some think we need not get involved in such things as that since the Lord has that all worked out anyway and others can get too involved in the issues of this world and uninvolved in the kingdom of God.

The gospels record some fascinating stories of Jesus' interaction with people. Each encounter reveals something about the nature of Christ, enabling the reader to more deeply understand His mission as well as His revelation of God. Jesus seemed to relish His conversations with all of these, from a despised tax collector (Zaccheus) to a respected Pharisee (Nicodemus) to the thief on the cross. We learn how Jesus explains who he is and what his mission is. Through their encounters with Jesus, people's lives were changed forever. No one encounters him and leaves that encounter in the same condition that they began it. "Encounters with Jesus" examines the lives of gospel characters who are transformed after being in Jesus' presence. We will see what happens when a Samaritan woman has an encounter with Jesus.

(Isaiah 6)

In an age of instant oatmeal and microwave popcorn, we’re not too big on perseverance. We want everything to be delivered to our door step on our time line at our convenience. In such a society, how do we develop the art of perseverance? Webster’s Dictionary defines perseverance in the following words: “To persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counter-influences, opposition, or discouragement.” May we look at the lessons learned from a symbolic act taken from 2 Kings chapter 13.

Guest minister from Summit presents his testimony

“Jesus did not leave behind a powerless church when He ascended back to heaven. To the contrary, He imparted divine authority to those who follow Him, along with Holy Spirit power to accomplish great things for Him on this earth.” Jim Feeney, Ph.D. The church is to be filled with Christ by the Holy Spirit, and assigned by the Lord Jesus to represent Him to society to minister His life, love, and power.

Rebellion against authority is common in our culture. Rebellion is the defiance or disobedience against authority. The spirit of rebellion is born out of envy and pride. Rebellion always begins in the heart. Rebellion against God’s authority was humanity’s first sin (Genesis 3) and continues to be our downfall. Our sinful natures do not want to bow to the authority of another, even God. We want to be our own bosses, and that rebellion in the human heart is the root of all sin (Romans 3:23). Examples of rebellion in the bible: King Saul, Korah, Absalom.

Israel’s history is a cycle of rebellion and restoration.