“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 2 Chronicles 7:14 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My name will (1) humble themselves, and (2) pray and (3) seek My face, and (4) turn from their wicked ways, then I will (1) hear from heaven, and will (2) forgive their sin and (3) heal their land.” Current Situation Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… The Supreme Court (5 to 4) denied an appeal for a Nevada church to allow additional worshipers to join in-person services based on capacity during the virus. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… The Supreme Court (5 to 4) denied an appeal for a Nevada church to allow additional worshipers to join in-person services based on capacity during the virus. Nevada has placed a 50-person cap on all places of worship, no matter the capacity of the building. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Just this week… The Supreme Court (5 to 4) denied an appeal for a Nevada church to allow additional worshipers to join in-person services based on capacity during the virus. Nevada has placed a 50-person cap on all places of worship, no matter the capacity of the building. But not casinos, movie theaters, and restaurants. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. No singing in services. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. No singing in services. No indoor church services of any kind. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. In California… No potlucks or fellowship dinners for churches. No singing in services. No indoor church services of any kind. The church has now said, “Enough!” Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Riots and demonstrations are permitted by government officials, even encouraged, yet ordinary citizens must comply with Covid19 restrictions. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Riots and demonstrations are permitted by government officials, even encouraged, yet ordinary citizens must comply with Covid19 restrictions. Our governmental officials state the demonstrations are “too important” to regulate. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. All across our nation… Riots and demonstrations are permitted by government officials, even encouraged, yet ordinary citizens must comply with Covid19 restrictions. Our governmental officials state the demonstrations are “too important” to regulate. How are we to respond to this hypocrisy? Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. What do the Scriptures say about all of this? Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. What do the Scriptures say about all of this? Where can we find the will of the Lord in this matter? Current Situation We are now living in Bonhoeffer’s Germany. What do the Scriptures say about all of this? Where can we find the will of the Lord in this matter? In Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 and 5. Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5 Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5 The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word. Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Acts 4 - 5 The principle is that we are to obey our civil authorities in all matters that do not infringe on what the Lord commands in His Word. If our civil authorities try to infringe on our mandate to obey the Lord, our clean choice is to refuse to obey our civil leaders and obey the Lord.