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Election Day 2008 AD. “[God] changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them.”. Daniel 2: 21. “…the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone He wishes...”. Daniel 4: 17. “Because you did not serve the L ORD your God joyfully and gladly
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“[God] changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them.” Daniel 2: 21
“…the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone He wishes...” Daniel 4: 17
“Because you did not serve the LORD your God joyfully and gladly in the time of prosperity, therefore in hunger and thirst, in nakedness and dire poverty, you will serve the enemies the LORD sends against you.” Deuteronomy 28: 43-50 ~1400 BC
“Give us a king!” (You really don’t want one) I Samuel 8: 10-22 Yes we do. “We want a king over us!” (O.K. You asked for it) ~1050 BC
Ezekiel 17: 1-4 The ‘eagle’ is coming! ~600 BC
I warned you – now the ‘eagle’ is here! Submit! Jeremiah 25: 1-14Jeremiah 27: 1-11 593 BC
Another ‘eagle’ is here! Luke 20: 25 “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” 30 AD
The ‘eagle’ is still here! Romans 13: 1-7Titus 3: 1-2I Peter 2: 13-17 Submit to the governing authorities ~60 AD
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Romans 13: 1 2008 AD
If God establishes all governments, then, why vote? II Timothy 4: 1-5
Sometimes God gives us what we want, sometimes He gives us what we need. Romans 11: 1-5
The bigger picture Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 I Timothy 2: 1-6