Passage: Romans 13:1-7

As we head into another presidential election season, there is no shortage of rhetoric and appeals to Christians as to how we should think and engage (and vote) in political affairs, a privilege and responsibility we share with all our fellow citizens of the USA. Yet much of that rhetoric and appeal tends to foster tensions and divisions among believers, and threatens to undermine the common unity and hope we share under the authority of our true King, Jesus. Over the next two weeks, we'll look at the reality of living for our King Jesus, under the authority of earthly rulers, and how, as believers, we can enter into a contentious election season with confident assurance and hope, as well as grace and goodness in the process that reflects the reality that we have been called by the King of kings, to serve him. Join us this Sunday as we look at our call to submit to God and to governing authorities, and the implications of that for believers who have the privilege of electing our governing authorities.