June 2026
IN THIS LESSON - June 21, 2026
In an age of political upheaval, shifting global power, and relentless uncertainty, the believer desperately needs to be anchored in the one truth that no election, no crisis, and no human decision can ever dislodge: God is sovereign over every nation, every ruler, and every event unfolding on the world stage. In this lesson, we open Daniel 2:20–21 and stand before the majestic declaration that God removes kings and raises kings, changes times and seasons, and has never once been surprised by the headlines. Through Psalm 2, Proverbs 21:1, and Isaiah 46:9–10, we build a comprehensive, unshakeable biblical picture of God's absolute authority over human history — past, present, and still to come. We examine how believers in the most turbulent seasons of history — World War II, political persecution, and mission fields — found peace not in favorable circumstances but in the unchanging sovereignty of God. This lesson will change the way you read the news, pray for your leaders, and engage as a citizen of both an earthly nation and an eternal Kingdom — with confidence, purpose, and the settled peace of those who know who holds tomorrow.
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Presented At: Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, TN 3720
Adult Sunday School 8:15 a.m. (CST) in Room #315
Understanding the Times
A Biblical Perspective · Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
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Lesson
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God's Sovereignty Over the Nations
Scriptural Focus
Daniel 2:20–21
“He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise.”
Supporting Scriptures
Psalm 2:1–4 · Proverbs 21:1 · Isaiah 46:9–10
Theme
No election, no leader, no geopolitical shift surprises God. History unfolds within His sovereign hand — and understanding this truth transforms anxiety into confident, purposeful faith.
Key Teaching Points
▸God removes kings and raises kings — He is always in control
▸The king's heart is in the Lord's hand like rivers of water
▸His counsel stands firm — no human plan can thwart His purpose
▸Even rebellious nations operate within His sovereign boundary
This Week’s Application
Pray specifically for your nation's leaders this week — trusting God's sovereign hand over every outcome.
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Lesson 12: God's Sovereignty Over the Nations
Scriptural Focus: Daniel 2:20–21
“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings.”
— Daniel 2:20–21
Question 1 of 7
Question 1 of 7Daniel 2:20–21 declares that God holds specific authority over which aspects of human history?
Question 2 of 7In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a massive statue represents what overarching truth?
Question 3 of 7Psalm 2:1–4 portrays nations plotting against God and His anointed. What is God's response to this rebellion?
Question 4 of 7Proverbs 21:1 uses what image to describe God's authority over even the most powerful human rulers?
Question 5 of 7Isaiah 46:9–10 contributes to the lesson's theme of God's sovereignty by declaring what specific truth?
Question 6 of 7How does the lesson suggest believers should respond to troubling political news and national uncertainty?
Question 7 of 7Sarah the missionary, in this lesson's short story, finds peace amid political turmoil by meditating daily on Daniel 2:21. What effect does this have on her team?
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Understanding the Times — Lesson 12
“God's Sovereignty Over the Nations”
Facilitated by Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Nashville, TN
Understanding the Times — Lesson 12
“God's Sovereignty Over the Nations”
Facilitated by Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Nashville, TN
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Lesson 12: God's Sovereignty Over the Nations
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“He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise.” — Daniel 2:21