Week 10 | Day 5 – CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP – Romans 13:1-7
Paul’s counsel about civic life in Romans 13:1–7 was given when Christians faced suspicion but not yet Nero’s fury. His charge is steady and simple—because God is sovereign over every human authority, believers should honor leaders, obey just laws, pay what is owed, and contribute good to the common life. Lived this way, citizenship becomes a credible witness to the gospel—whatever party holds power, whatever moment we’re in.
APPLICATION
1 - Remember Who Reigns
No leader sits above God’s authority or beyond His providence (see Romans 13:1). This anchors our hope, tempers our fears, and charges us to me faithful, biblical, and engaged citizens.
2 - Practice Everyday Faithfulness
Be honest, law-abiding, and dependable; pay your taxes and debts—and always show respect in tone and deed. Quiet integrity is loud evangelism.
3 - Pray for Those in Authority
Intercede for wisdom, justice, and peace so that “we may lead a peaceful and quiet life” (see 1 Timothy 2:1–2). Prayer is not passivity; it’s Kingdom participation.
4 - Engage without Becoming What You Oppose
Stand for what is true and good, yet do so in ways that honor Christ—truthful, peaceable, and clean-handed. We cannot become sin to address sin (see Romans 12:17–21).
5 - Participate with a Formed Conscience
In societies where we can speak, serve, and vote, do so thoughtfully: weigh platforms and character, seek the good of neighbor, and let Scripture, prayer, and love guide your choices. And remember, no candidate is perfect. No candidate is Jesus. Thus, you will always be voting for the lesson of two evils. Therefore, pursue what most reflects justice, mercy, and truth.
6 - Be a Public Blessing
Seek the shalom of your city. Volunteer, give, advocate for the vulnerable, and pursue peace with everyone as far as it depends on you
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PRAYER
Lord, I pray for my nation today, For the president, for congress, for my state and local leaders. I pray for Your moving in their lives today. I pray for godly men and women to have influence over the ungodly, I pray for You to provide wisdom and sensibility to every elected and non-elected official that they will do what is right for the whole instead of what is expedient and profitable for themselves. I pray for a nation that bends its knees and bows its heart to You --- trusting in You instead of in itself or any unspiritual spirit. Above all, I pray for myself that I will represent You will in the public square and that I will do what is right, good, and godly to influence others to You. Amen.
APPLICATION
1 - Remember Who Reigns
No leader sits above God’s authority or beyond His providence (see Romans 13:1). This anchors our hope, tempers our fears, and charges us to me faithful, biblical, and engaged citizens.
2 - Practice Everyday Faithfulness
Be honest, law-abiding, and dependable; pay your taxes and debts—and always show respect in tone and deed. Quiet integrity is loud evangelism.
3 - Pray for Those in Authority
Intercede for wisdom, justice, and peace so that “we may lead a peaceful and quiet life” (see 1 Timothy 2:1–2). Prayer is not passivity; it’s Kingdom participation.
4 - Engage without Becoming What You Oppose
Stand for what is true and good, yet do so in ways that honor Christ—truthful, peaceable, and clean-handed. We cannot become sin to address sin (see Romans 12:17–21).
5 - Participate with a Formed Conscience
In societies where we can speak, serve, and vote, do so thoughtfully: weigh platforms and character, seek the good of neighbor, and let Scripture, prayer, and love guide your choices. And remember, no candidate is perfect. No candidate is Jesus. Thus, you will always be voting for the lesson of two evils. Therefore, pursue what most reflects justice, mercy, and truth.
6 - Be a Public Blessing
Seek the shalom of your city. Volunteer, give, advocate for the vulnerable, and pursue peace with everyone as far as it depends on you
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PRAYER
Lord, I pray for my nation today, For the president, for congress, for my state and local leaders. I pray for Your moving in their lives today. I pray for godly men and women to have influence over the ungodly, I pray for You to provide wisdom and sensibility to every elected and non-elected official that they will do what is right for the whole instead of what is expedient and profitable for themselves. I pray for a nation that bends its knees and bows its heart to You --- trusting in You instead of in itself or any unspiritual spirit. Above all, I pray for myself that I will represent You will in the public square and that I will do what is right, good, and godly to influence others to You. Amen.
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September
Week 1 | Day 1 – BOUGHT, BELONGING, AND BOUND TO CHRIST – Romans 1:1-7Week 1 | Day 2 – EAGER TO STRENGTHEN, EAGER TO SHARE – Romans 1:8–15Week 1 | Day 3 – UNASHAMED: THE POWER AND THE PATH OF FAITH – Romans 1:16–17Week 1 | Day 4 – WHEN TRUTH IS PLAIN – Romans 1:18–20Week 1 | Day 5 – WHEN WE TRADE GLORY FOR CONTROL – Romans 1:21–32Week 2 | Day 1 – NO PARTIALITY: TRUTH THAT LEADS TO REPENTANCE – Romans 2:1–11Week 2 | Day 2 – WHEN LAW AND CONSCIENCE SPEAK – Romans 2:12–16Week 2 | Day 3 – INSIDE-OUT FAITH – Romans 2:17–29Week 2 | Day 4 – WHEN PRIVILEGE MEETS THE PLUMB LINE – Romans 3:1–8Week 2 | Day 5 – SINNERS IN NEED OF A SAVIOR – Romans 3:9–20Week 3 | Day 1 – BUT NOW… GRACE – Romans 3:21–26Week 3 | Day 2 – RIGHTEOUSNESS COMES BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 3:21–27Week 3 | Day 3 – THE PROMISE OF ABRAHAM – Romans 4:1-15Week 3 | Day 4 – GRACE GUARANTEES THE PROMISE – Romans 4:16–25Week 3 | Day 5 – JUSTIFIED BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 5:1-5Week 4 | Day 1 – GOD’S LOVE ON FULL DISPLAY – Romans 5:6-8Week 4 | Day 2 – HOW MUCH MORE – Romans 5:9-11Week 4 | Day 3 – FROM ADAM’S RUIN TO CHRIST’S RESCUE – Romans 5:12-21Week 4 | Day 4 – STATE AND STANDING: DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:1-4Week 4 | Day 5 – DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:5-10Week 5 | Day 1 – LIVING FREE, LIVING OFFERED – Romans 6:11-15Week 5 | Day 2 – SET FREE TO SERVE – Romans 6:15-23
October
Week 5 | Day 3 – RELEASED TO BELONG – Romans 7:1-6Week 5 | Day 4 – A MIRROR AND NOT A LADDER – Romans 7:7-13Week 5 | Day 5 – FEEDING THE RIGHT KING – Romans 7:14-25Week 6 | Day 1 – FREEDOM—NOT CONDEMNATION – Romans 8:1-4Week 6 | Day 2 – RISEN THINKING OR STINKING THINKING – Romans 8:5-11Week 6 | Day 3 – ASSURED AND ADOPTED – Romans 8:12-17Week 6 | Day 4 – LIVE EXPECTING AND LIVE SENT – Romans 8:18-21Week 6 | Day 5 – HOPE THAT HOLDS US STEADY – Romans 8:22-25Week 7 | Day 1 – HELP, HELD, AND MADE LIKE JESUS – Romans 8:26-30Week 7 | Day 2 – GOD IS FOR US – Romans 8:31-34Week 7 | Day 3 – INSEPARABLE – Romans 8:35-39Week 7 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR THE LOST – Romans 9:1-5Week 7 | Day 5 – PROMISE OVER PEDIGREE – Romans 9:6-13Week 8 | Day 1 – CHOSEN TO CHANNEL MERCY – Romans 9:13-18Week 8 | Day 2 – PLANNED GRACE—PERSONAL FAITH – Romans 9:19-29Week 8 | Day 3 – SOVEREIGN STUMBLING BLOCKS – Romans 9:30-33Week 8 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR TRUTH – Romans 10:1-4Week 8 | Day 5 – A GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE – Romans 10:5-13Week 9 | Day 1 – GO AND TELL – Romans 10:14-15Week 9 | Day 2 – HEARING BUT NOT HEARING – Romans 10:16-21Week 9 | Day 3 – A HOLY REMNANT – Romans 11:1-10Week 9 | Day 4 – A GRAFTED CHURCH – Romans 11:11-24Week 9 | Day 5 – GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES – Romans 11:25-32
November
Week 10 | Day 1 – A DOXOLOGY – Romans 11:25-32Week 10 | Day 2 – OUR HIGHEST ACT OF WORSHIP – Romans 12:1-2Week 10 | Day 3 – THE BODY OF CHRIST – Romans 12:3-8Week 10 | Day 4 – CHRISTIANITY IN MOTION – Romans 12:9-21Week 10 | Day 5 – CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP – Romans 13:1-7Week 11 | Day 1 – LOVE OVER LAW – Romans 13:8-10Week 11 | Day 2 – ALWAYS LOOKING AHEAD – Romans 13:11-14Week 11 | Day 3 – LOOKING AFTER ONE ANOTHER – Romans 14:1-12Week 11 | Day 4 – IT’S THE POWER OF LOVE – Romans 14:13-18Week 11 | Day 5 – MAKE EVERY EFFORT – Romans 14:19-23Week 12 | Day 1 – BEAR EACH OTHER’S BURDENS – Romans 15:1-13Week 12 | Day 2 – FULFILLING ONE’S CALLING – Romans 15:14-22Week 12 | Day 3 – GOING THE EXTRA MILE – Romans 15:22-33Week 12 | Day 4 – YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME – Romans 16:1-16Week 5 | Day 5 – BE GRATEFUL YET ALERT – Romans 16:17-27Week 1 | Day 1 THE ADVENT OF CHRIST Matthew 1:18:2:12 | Luke 2:1-22 | John 1:1-14Week 1 | Day 2 THE BAPTISM OF JESUS Matthew 3:1-17 | Mark 1:1-11 | Luke 3:1-23Week 1 | Day 3 THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 | Luke 4:1-13Week 1 | Day 4 THE CALLING OF THE DISCIPLES Matthew 4:18-22 | Luke 5:1-11 | John 1:35-51Week 1 | Day 5 THE WEDDING AT CANA John 2:1-12Week 2 | Day 1 THE FIRST TEMPLE CLEANSING John 2:13-25Week 2 | Day 2 JESUS MEET WITH NICODEMUS John 3:1-21Week 2 | Day 3 THE WOMAN AT THE WELL John 4:1-42Week 2 | Day 4 THE BEATITUDES Matthew 5:1-12 | Luke 6:17-23Week 2 | Day 5 TEACHINGS FROM THE MOUNT Matthew 5:13-48 | Luke 6:24-36
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