Pastor Brent previews our final three Sundays in our summer series, “What Does the Bible Say?” Although he didn’t plan it, today’s message lands just two days before the primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin! Two mistakes Christians make regarding political involvement range from total disengagement to idolatry of party or politicians. Rather, keying off of Luke 20, Pastor Brent reviews the “Motivation of the Jewish Leaders” (vv. 20-22) and focuses on “The Proper Approach Toward Government” (vv. 23-26). He then gives close attention to “Why Human Government Exists” (creation mandate; protect life; just laws; human welfare) and “Our Relationship with Government” (pray for them; seek goodness and justice; submit to government; embody God’s kingdom values in the public square). All things belong to God; therefore government is subordinate to Him. A highlighted resource is How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age by Jonathan Leeman.