Title: "Rebellion or Refuge"

1. What color flags did Andy give the children and why? When is surrender a bad thing and when can it be good? How do Psalms 1:1 and 2:12 show how they are seamlessly connected?

2. Read 2:1-3. Why did Israel’s neighbors think they had a right to self-determination? Are most leaders today any different? Give an example of a leader living autonomously from God. If you love God’s lordship, what explains that? Why is it helpful to regularly ponder that fact?

3. Read 2:4-9. In what two ways does God respond to the arrogance of ungodly nations? Who really owns the nations? Why should that give you a sense of peace as you look at the world? Read 2:10-12. According to these verses, how should we pray for our civic leaders? Do you think today’s study will help you pray for them more often? How should we respond to this final warning? Have you done so? What does full surrender to Jesus look like in your life?