In a world where believers face increasing opposition, how do we pray for—and relate to—human rulers? This timely and engaging book takes us back to the pages of Luke–Acts to explore what Scripture says about government authorities and their role in the gospel story.Through careful biblical and historical analysis, it uncovers one possible reason why Luke emphasized centurions and other officials in his two-volume work to Theophilus. Tracing this theme from the Old Testament throug...