Submit to Government vv.1-7

1. What was the apostle' view of the state (Roman Empire) in relation to the believer?
2. Why was there a question about submission to authorities?
3. What was the basis of that submission?
4. What is the relationship between faith and citizenship/civic mindedness and patriotism
5. How should Christians regard those in government?
6. What is the recommended way of dealing with authority and authority figures?
7. According to v.4 what is the purpose of the authority? How should we then regard the persons in authority?
8. List from v.5-8 the things we need to give to government and people in it.
9. According to v.5 what is the best reason to be righteous?
10. Why does Apostle focus on financial and social obligation to government?

Love and Law vv8-10
1. How does v.9 relate to Ex. 20 and Matthew 26(?)
2. Why or how is love the "fulfillment of the law" .8,10?
3. How is love related to "promoting good and restricting evil"
4. Look at 1 Timothy 2:1-4

and accountability vv.11-14

1. What should the Christian be aware of v.11
2. Describe the believer's attitude regarding his lifestyle.
3. What are we to put aside? Expressed in v.13?
4. What are we to put on? How do you do it?
5. What should we concern (think about) ourselves with?
6. How does this relate to Romans 12:1-2?

Main Lesson:

12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.