God Bless America? A Christian Response to Independence Day

1 Timothy 2:1–8 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. 8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.    Introduction  Give Thanks for God's Providence (1 Timothy 2:1) Pray for America (1 Timothy 2:1–2)  America's Greatest Need Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:3–6)  Seek Revival (1 Timothy 2:7–8)  Conclusion