• Jesus and the Revolution, Part 02 - A Prophet as of Old

  • Jun 13 2022
  • Length: 46 mins
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Jesus and the Revolution, Part 02 - A Prophet as of Old

  • Summary

  • God's Revolution to Restore All Creation begins with a cry to all Israel to prepare for war. But not the war Israel expected...

    For decades tensions with Rome had been growing. Various political and religious sects (think Pharisees, Sadducees, et al.) were staking out their positions in the coming conflict. Swords and spears were beginning to be sharpened.

    And at that time, on the banks of the Jordan (the boundry of the promised land), John the Baptist beckoned God's people to "repent!, because the Kingdom of God (the restoration of God's direct reign in creation) has come near." The battle, the rebellion, is about to begin. It is time to choose a side and pledge allegiance to a leader - to the prophet God will send...

    It can help to follow along visually, so the text for this sermon can be found here --> Matthew 3:1-17 (NRSV)

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