1. Good government – good citizenship Our responsibilities to government and our expectations of it As members of society (Romans 13:1-7) As Christians (1 Timothy 2:1-4) An underlying principle (Mark 10:41-45)

2. Good government – good citizenship Romans 13:1-7 Our expectations of government God’s desire – well-ordered societies (1) Authorities answerable to him (2-3) Primary role – the rule of law (3) Upholding justice and righteousness (4)

3. Good government – good citizenship Romans 13:1-7 Our responsibilities to government In our actions – submission (5) In our finance – payment (6-7) In our attitude – respect (7)

4. Good government – good citizenship 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Our expectations of government Peace and freedom to live godly lives (2) Prayer (1) Seeking the good of society (Jer. 29:7) Our responsibilities to government Standing up, being counted (Mark 13:9) Living good lives (1 Peter 2:10-12)

5. Good government – good citizenship Mark 10:41-45 Servant leadership (42-44) Self-giving service (45) Good citizenship Good government ‘The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many’ (45)