1. STAND IN THEIN THEGAP EZEKIEL 22:30EZEKIEL 22:30

2. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “From the White House to the statehouse, from Congress to Supreme Court, the votes cast on November 4 could shake up U. S. politics more than anything in decades. The impact will reverberate for years decisions affecting everything from abortions, race, & religion to armsrace, & religion to arms control, the environmentcontrol, the environment & taxes.” AP& taxes.” AP

3. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Outcomes decided by One VoteOutcomes decided by One Vote 1645 Oliver Cromwell control of England.1645 Oliver Cromwell control of England. 1649 Charles I of England to be executed.1649 Charles I of England to be executed. 1776 English language instead of German.1776 English language instead of German. 1845 Texas into the Union.1845 Texas into the Union. 1868 Andrew Johnson from impeachment.1868 Andrew Johnson from impeachment. 1876 France from a monarchy to a republic.1876 France from a monarchy to a republic. 1876 Rutherford B. Hayes the1876 Rutherford B. Hayes the Presidency of U.S.Presidency of U.S. 1933 Adolph Hitler leadership1933 Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi Partyof the Nazi Party

4. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ!”Jesus Christ!” Patrick Henry Patrick Henry

5. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “Of all the dispositions & habits, which lead to political prosperity, religion & morality are indispensable supports.” George Washington George Washington

6. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual... but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to Godhe is accountable to God & his country.”& his country.” Samuel Adams Samuel Adams

7. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers, ‘just men who will rule in the fear of God.’ The preservation of government depends on the Faithful discharge of thisFaithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglectduty; if the citizens neglect Their duty & placeTheir duty & place unprincipled men in office,unprincipled men in office,

8. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 the government will soon bethe government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made, not for the public good so much as for selfish or local purposes; corrupt or incompetent men will be appointed to execute the laws; the public revenues will be squandered on unworthy men; & the rightsunworthy men; & the rights of the citizens will beof the citizens will be violated or disregarded.”violated or disregarded.” Noah Webster Noah Webster

9. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves.” Plato Plato

10. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Give me a man of God, one man whose faith is master of his mind & I will right ten thousand wrongs & bless the name of all mankind. Give me a man of God, one man, whose tongue is touched with Heavens fire & I will flame the darkest heartsflame the darkest hearts With high resolve &With high resolve & pure desire.pure desire.

11. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Give me a man of God, one man, One mighty prophet of the Lord, & I will give you peace on earth bought with prayer & Not a sword. Give me a man of God, one man, True to the vision that he sees & I will build your broken shrines & bring theshrines & bring the nations to their knees.nations to their knees. One man.One man.

12. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical Characteristics of leadership: 1. Righteousness1. Righteousness

13. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “Your ideal is what you wish you were. Your reputation is what people say you are. Your character is what you are?”you are?”Unknown

14. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 The Bible says, “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.” The Bible says, “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.” (Proverbs 16:12). (Proverbs 16:12).

15. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” “Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” James Bryce James Bryce

16. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical Characteristics of leadership: 1. Righteousness1. Righteousness 2. Wisdom2. Wisdom

17. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 The Bible says, “I wisdom dwell with prudence... & by me kings reign & princes decree justice. By me princes rule & nobles, even all the judges of the earth.” (Proverbs 8:12; 15-16). (Proverbs 8:12; 15-16).

18. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “It is because the people who came to your shores came seeking God. The people who came to our shores came seeking gold.”seeking gold.”

19. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical Characteristics of leadership: 1. Righteousness1. Righteousness 2. Wisdom2. Wisdom 3. Honesty3. Honesty

20. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 The Bible says, “Mercy & truth preserve the king” (Proverbs 20:28). The Bible says, “Mercy & truth preserve the king” (Proverbs 20:28).

21. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.” Kin HubbardKin Hubbard

22. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical Characteristics of leadership: 1. Righteousness1. Righteousness 2. Wisdom2. Wisdom 3. Honesty3. Honesty 4. Courage4. Courage

23. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, “One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”generous, or honest.” Maya Angelou Maya Angelou

24. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “‘If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk & honey, & will give it to us. Only do not rebel against the LORD & do not be afraid of the people of the land, because weof the land, because we will swallow them up.will swallow them up.

25. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Their protection is gone, but the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them.’ But the whole assembly talked about stoning them.’ (Numbers 14:8-10).

26. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “One man with courage makes a majority.” Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson

27. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “When the Nazis came for the Jews, I said nothing, for I was not a Jew. When they came for the Labor party, I said nothing, for I was not a labor unionist. When they came for “When the Nazis came for the Jews, I said nothing, for I was not a Jew. When they came for the Labor party, I said nothing, for I was not a labor unionist. When they came for the gypsies, I saidthe gypsies, I said nothing, for I wasnothing, for I was not a gypsy.not a gypsy.

28. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 When they came for the Catholics, I said nothing, for I was not a Catholic. When they came for me—there was no one left to say anything.” Martin Niemöller Martin Niemöller

29. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life

31. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life 2. Sexuality2. Sexuality

33. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life 2. Sexuality2. Sexuality 3. Government3. Government 1. Taxes 1. Taxes

35. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life 2. Sexuality2. Sexuality 3. Government3. Government 1. Taxes 1. Taxes 2. Education2. Education

37. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life 2. Sexuality2. Sexuality 3. Government3. Government 1. Taxes 1. Taxes 2. Education2. Education 3. Religious Freedom3. Religious Freedom

39. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life 2. Sexuality2. Sexuality 3. Government3. Government 1. Taxes 1. Taxes 2. Education2. Education 3. Religious Freedom3. Religious Freedom 4. Terrorism4. Terrorism

41. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 Biblical concerns that shape our future: 1. Sanctity of human Life1. Sanctity of human Life 2. Sexuality2. Sexuality 3. Government3. Government 1. Taxes 1. Taxes 2. Education2. Education 3. Religious Freedom3. Religious Freedom 4. Terrorism4. Terrorism 5. Economy5. Economy

43. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 “A democracy…can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse (handouts) from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with thepublic treasury with the result that a democracyresult that a democracy always collapses …always collapses …

44. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations has been 200 years. The cycle goes something like this: From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to complacency; From complacency to apathy;From complacency to apathy; From apathy to dependence;From apathy to dependence; & From dependence back& From dependence back into bondage.”into bondage.” (Alexander Fraser Tytler)(Alexander Fraser Tytler)

45. STAND IN THE GAP EZEKIEL 22:30 The Bible says, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession & thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings & all those in authority, that we may live peaceful &may live peaceful & quiet lives in allquiet lives in all godliness & holiness.”godliness & holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)(1 Timothy 2:1-2)