Political System Adopted By God, in Governance. by Bro. Olufemi Omole COC Leicester, UK.

Political System Adopted By God, in Governance.

  By Olufemi Omole, COC Leicester, UK.

1. The Political System: Theocracy
The political system God established among Israel is best described as a theocracy.
A theocracy means God Himself is the supreme ruler, and all authority flows directly from Him—not from the people or human institutions.

2. God as King of Israel
From the beginning, God made it clear that He was their King:
In Exodus 19:5–6, God calls Israel “a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.”
In Judges 8:23, Gideon said:
“I will not rule over you… the Lord shall rule over you.”
In 1 Samuel 8:7, when Israel demanded a human king, God told Samuel:
“They have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”
 This shows clearly: God intended to be their direct ruler.

3. Structure of Governance Under God
Although God was King, He governed through appointed representatives:
a. Prophets (Spiritual Authority)
Men like Moses and Samuel spoke directly from God.
They delivered laws, guidance, and corrections.
b. Judges (Civil and Military Leaders)
Leaders like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson.
They were raised by God temporarily to deliver Israel (see the Book of Judges).
c. Priests (Religious Administration)
From the tribe of Levi (Aaronic priesthood).
They handled worship, sacrifices, and the Law.
Important: None of these ruled independently—they were subject to God’s authority.

4. The Law as the Constitution
The Law (Torah) functioned as Israel’s constitution:
Given through Moses (Exodus–Deuteronomy)
Covered:
Moral laws (e.g., Ten Commandments)
Civil laws (justice, property, leadership)
Ceremonial laws (worship, sacrifices)
So unlike modern systems:
No parliament created laws
No king invented policies
God’s Word was the final authority

5. Transition: From Theocracy to Monarchy
Israel later rejected theocracy and asked for a human king (1 Samuel 8).
First king: Saul
Followed by: David and others
Even then:
The system was still supposed to remain theocratic in principle
The king was to rule under God’s law, not above it (Deuteronomy 17:14–20)
When kings disobeyed God, prophets rebuked them (e.g., Nathan confronting David)

6. Key Characteristics of God’s Political System
Divine Sovereignty – God is the ultimate ruler
Revealed Law – Governance based on divine commandments
Moral Accountability – Leaders answer to God
No Separation of Religion and State – Worship and governance are united
Covenant-Based Relationship – Obedience brings blessing; disobedience brings judgment (Deut. 28)

7. Lesson for Teaching
For your preaching, you can frame it this way:
“Israel was not a democracy, monarchy, or republic at its origin—it was a kingdom where God Himself sat on the throne.”
And the tragedy in 1 Samuel 8 becomes powerful:
“Man preferred to be like other nations, rather than remain under divine rule.”
Man must ask himself, who invented all these kinds of political systems, and theories propounded in the Political Sciences.
Even today, man wants to rule himself, aside from GOD the Almighty.
Christians must beware! How would they know which system of Governance is acceptable to God?

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