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Learn about the fundamental principles needed to build free, just, compassionate, and prosperous nations. Explore the dangers of overthrowing tyrants and discover the scriptures that guide the process of nation-building.
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Introduction The Cry Freedom Workshop
Overview Statement • Revolutions may overthrow tyrants, but they are no guarantee that one tyrant is not replaced by someone or something worse. Free, just, compassionate and prosperous nations are built upon certain God ordained fundamental principles.
Introductory QuestionsWhere Is Your Country On Each Scale? • Freedom -------------------------------------- Tyranny • Just --------------------------------------------- Corrupt • Compassionate --------------------------------- Cruel • Prosperous --------------------------------------- Poor
Introductory Questions (Cont.) • What does it mean that Free, Just, Compassionate and Prosperous nations are built? • What does it mean to be a nation builder?
Post Video Discussion • What are the dangers to a country when tyrants are over thrown? Give illustrations or stories to demonstrate your answer. • What is the fundamental need for the building of a free, just, compassionate and prosperous nation?
Discovery Scriptures • Set # 1 • Read: Psalm 83:18; Isa. 9:6-7; Romans 13:1; Col 1:15-20 • Questions • Who is sovereign in the universe? • What is He sovereign over? • Set # 2 • Read: Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 8:3-8 • Questions • What were human beings made to do? • Describe in your own words what this means? • Set #3 • Read Psalm 19:7-11 • Questions • How are the laws of the Lord described? • What do they do?
Discovery Scriptures • Set # 4 • Read Deut. 4:5-8; 30: 11-16, 19-20 • Questions • God is in the process of transforming an enslaved and poor nation into a free and prosperous nation. What does he use to bring this transformation? • What will be the reputation of Israel among the nations? • What does living within the framework of God’s order bring? What does rebellion to his ordinance. • Set # 5 • Read: 2 Chron. 7:14; Proverbs 3:6; 16:9; 21:31 • Questions • What do these passages reveal about the relationship between man and God in governing?