The Harbour

God Hates Flags

Season 2 Episode 12

This morning, we welcome Will Dyer, leader of the Monday night Andrew Street Home Church, as he touches the lightning rod that is the intersection of faith and politics. On Christ the King Sunday, we ask: to whom do we owe our allegiance?

Five Iron Frenzy, "Anthem": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq_aHfct6Po 

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. Do you have a favourite sports team? If so, why that one?

2. What stood out to you from this week’s teaching?

3. Read John 18:28-19:15 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you from this passage?

4. How would you characterize the approach and the conduct of the Jewish leaders?

5. How would you characterize the responses from Christ?

6. Read Romans 12:9-13:7 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you from this passage?

7. This is a very challenging passage for many. What is something in this passage to which you might object? Is there anything in here that makes you uncomfortable?

8. Considering the historical context in which Paul was writing (ie, the ancient Roman empire), how would you paraphrase his guidance to Christians on how they should live in a political society?

9. Pray with and for one another.

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