SS - Government and the Christian Life, Class 3: What Should the Government Be?

Class Outline:

A. Government Structure

    1. Types of Government Structure

    2. Government Structure under the Old Covenant

        a. Moses and Joshua

        b. Pure theocracy

        c. Judges

        d. Monarchy

        e. Post-monarchy

    3. Government Structure for God's Earthly Kingdom

    4. God's Requirements for Government Structure

    5. Applying Biblical Wisdom to Government Structure

        a. Learning from biblical history

        b. Governing without abusing power

            i. Separation of powers?

            ii. Democracy?

            iii. Rule of law?

B. Government Officials

    1. The Character of God-Pleasing Rulers

        a. Righteousness

        b. The Fear of God

        c. Humility before God

        d. Humility toward the People

        e. Wisdom

        f. Mercy

    2. The Ultimate God-Pleasing Ruler (Isaiah 11:1-5)