Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
What Godly Governance Looks Like
1 Kings 2:1-12
Pastor Jason Carlson
1 Kings 2:1-12
David’s charge to Solomon reveals:
1. The concern of a godly leader (v. 1-3)
Hebrews 9:27
Psalm 16:11
Philippians 4:9
2. The character of a godly leader (v. 2b-4)
Deuteronomy 17:14-15a, 18-20
Matthew 6:33
3. The conduct of a godly leader (v. 5-9)
Romans 13:1-4
David reminds us that godly leaders administer:
1) Justice for the wicked (v. 5-6, 8-9)
• Joab (Abner, 2 Samuel 2-3 / Amasa, 2 Samuel 19-20)
• Shimei (2 Samuel 16, 19)
Proverbs 29:2
2) Blessings for the faithful (v. 7)
• Barzillai’s sons (2 Samuel 17)
Jeremiah 29:4-7
Romans 13:3
2 Corinthians 5:20
Jeremiah 23:5-6
Isaiah 2:2-4
Ezekiel 34:25-31
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. Why should we care about the spiritual beliefs of our leaders?
2. How might David’s charge to Solomon impact our society if practiced by our leaders?
Questions for discussion:
1. What opportunities do you have to pass on a legacy of faith to the next generation?
2. What difference does a biblically shaped worldview make in the life of a leader?
3. Should Christians be engaged in politics? If so, how do we reconcile this with our ultimate allegiance to Jesus?
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