Where did you see Christ working around you this week? How did your hope increase? 

 

What’s the difference between Christian patriotism and Christian nationalism?  How do you try to live out your Christian values as a Canadian citizen/resident? 

 

Read 1 Peter 2:13-25.  What questions does this passage bring to mind?  What it’s he overall theme of these verses?  Of all of Peter’s directives, which is the most difficult for you to accept?  What are the all the promises within this passage? 

 

How does one “honor the emperor” and “fear God?”  What are the limitations of submission to authorities? 

 

What is the connection between freedom and submission?  How does the gospel allow us to reconcile the tension between those two things? 

 

What is one point of application from this passage that would be beneficial for you? 

 

Spend some time praying for your political leaders.  Ask God to give you compassion, and pray from that compassion.  Begin by reminding yourself of  the strength accomplished for you in Christ.