Governments

Question 1

Matthew 6:33 (Kingdom)

Answer 1

Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.

Question 2

Matthew 6:9,10 (Kingdom)

Answer 2

You must pray, then, this way: “‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth.

Question 3

Matthew 24:14 (Kingdom)

Answer 3

And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

Question 4

Daniel 7:14 (Kingdom)

Answer 4

And to him there were given rulership, honor, and a kingdom, that the peoples, nations, and language groups should all serve him. His rulership is an everlasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom will not be destroyed.

Question 5

Titus 3:1 (Laws/Taxes)

Answer 5

Continue reminding them to be in subjection and to be obedient to governments and authorities, to be ready for every good work

Question 6

John 18:36 (Kingdom/War/Neutrality)

Answer 6

Jesus answered: “My Kingdom is no part of this world. If my Kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my Kingdom is not from this source.”

Question 7

Acts 5:29 (Bans on JW)

Answer 7

In answer Peter and the other apostles said: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.

Question 8

Matthew 4:10 (Neutrality)

Answer 8

Then Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’”

Question 9

Exodus 20:4,5 (Neutrality/Idols)

Answer 9

You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion

Question 10

John 13:34,35 (War)

Answer 10

I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also love one another.By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.

Question 11

Proverbs 24:21,22 (Protests)

Answer 11

My son, fear Jehovah and the king. And do not associate with dissenters, For their disaster will arise suddenly. Who knows what ruin both will bring upon them?

Question 12

Romans 13:2 (Protests)

Answer 12

Therefore, whoever opposes the authority has taken a stand against the arrangement of God; those who have taken a stand against it will bring judgment against themselves.

Question 13

What did the three young Hebrews refuse to obey?

Answer 13

A law of Babylon that violates God’s law, enforced by King Nebuchadnezzar

This incident is recorded in Daniel 3:1, 4-18.

Question 14

What did Daniel refuse to obey?

Answer 14

A government ban forbidding him to pray

This refusal is noted in Daniel 6:6-10.

Question 15

What question did Jesus answer regarding taxes?

Answer 15

Whether his followers should pay taxes

This interaction is found in Matthew 22:15-22.