Faith & Politics Episode 1: Seek the Welfare of the City

Scripture text: Jeremiah 29:1-8

Questions to consider:

Politics is a well-known source of frustration and stress. Why should we bother paying attention or engaging?

Do Christians have a special responsibility to engage in politics? Why or why not? What does the Scripture from Jeremiah have to say about this?

When we talk about ‘politics,’ what do we mean? Is our definition narrow or broad? What’s the relationship between ‘politics’ and ‘culture’ or ‘social life’?

Can the church be too political? Or political in the wrong way? Why is this dangerous or harmful? What are the dangers for the church or society?

What is the relationship between politics and Christ’s command to love our neighbors?