April 12, 2026: Authority: Belonging to God (Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6–8; 1 Peter 2:13–17)

To begin the session:

Distribute copies of the “Obey the Government?” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have learners work in small groups to complete as indicated.

Lead into the Bible study by saying, “Today let’s consider how Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6–8; and 1 Peter 2:13–17 ask us to respond to government.”

To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:

Distribute copies of the “What Is a Believer to Do?” exercise from the activity page. Have learners work in small groups to complete as indicated.