Listen "God Reigns, Not Business as Usual"
Episode Synopsis
I. Introduction
God’s people lived a very challenging life, it was not business as usual
The Book of Psalms is also known as the Book of Praises, praise is the final word
The psalm reflects a situation and sequence as 2 Chronicle 20:5-19
The psalm provides a window into two key components of war; preparation and implementation
“Psalm 20 was originally composed for use before some particular battle, then could have been used before any battle, and finally came to be used in the face of any threatening danger.” - Dr Mark Futato
There are three kingdoms in WSC Q102
God’s enemies are those who do not obey Him
II. Aspects of Preparation
Spiritual
Pray for protection
Pray for reinforcement
Organizational
Plans to win
III. Attitudes of Implementation
Confidence
God is certain to save His anointed
God authorizes his resources to save His anointed
Humility
God's people need to call upon the Lord to battle for His kingdom's sake
IV. Conclusion
The victory of God's kingdom is certain
God's people are instructed to pray for the success of their church
Christ has ensured that victory is assured for His followers
Each member must fervently pray and courageously embrace their responsibilities within the body of Christ
2 Chronicles 20:17 “ .... Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.”
Christ is fighting alongside you to push back the darkness of Satan’s kingdom
John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
We must fight for God’s reign in the lives of His people
To worship and glorify Him, till His kingdom of glory come
God’s people lived a very challenging life, it was not business as usual
The Book of Psalms is also known as the Book of Praises, praise is the final word
The psalm reflects a situation and sequence as 2 Chronicle 20:5-19
The psalm provides a window into two key components of war; preparation and implementation
“Psalm 20 was originally composed for use before some particular battle, then could have been used before any battle, and finally came to be used in the face of any threatening danger.” - Dr Mark Futato
There are three kingdoms in WSC Q102
God’s enemies are those who do not obey Him
II. Aspects of Preparation
Spiritual
Pray for protection
Pray for reinforcement
Organizational
Plans to win
III. Attitudes of Implementation
Confidence
God is certain to save His anointed
God authorizes his resources to save His anointed
Humility
God's people need to call upon the Lord to battle for His kingdom's sake
IV. Conclusion
The victory of God's kingdom is certain
God's people are instructed to pray for the success of their church
Christ has ensured that victory is assured for His followers
Each member must fervently pray and courageously embrace their responsibilities within the body of Christ
2 Chronicles 20:17 “ .... Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.”
Christ is fighting alongside you to push back the darkness of Satan’s kingdom
John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
We must fight for God’s reign in the lives of His people
To worship and glorify Him, till His kingdom of glory come
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