Pentecost 3 Date: July 3, 2011
Theme: “Let Every Soul Be Subject To The Governing Authorities”
1. They are appointed by God
2. They exist for law and order
3. They help us live peaceably
Romans 13:1-7
(Pastor John Hein)
The Order of Worship: Bulletin
Liturgy: TLH, p 15 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)
Hymns:
WS 742 : Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 
TLH 579 : Almighty Lord, before Thy Throne
TLH 575 : Before the Lord We Bow
TLH 577 : God Bless Our Native Land
Scripture Readings:
Joel 2:1-14
Matthew 22:15-22
Sermon Theme:
“Let Every Soul Be Subject To The Governing Authorities”
1. They are appointed by God
2. They exist for law and order
3. They help us live peaceably
Romans 13:1-7
(1) Let Every Soul Be Subject To The Governing Authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. (2) Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. (3) For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. (4) For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. (5) Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. (6) For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. (7) Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. (NKJVTM)
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.