The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem powerfully symbolizes his identity as both conquering king and sacrificial lamb. Though cheered by adoring crowds, his path led inexorably to the cross....
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Mark 11:1-11
Topic: King
The quest for power often leads nations astray from God’s intentions. What starts as a desire for competent leadership can transform into an obsession with being like other countries, forgetting...
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As we conclude our study of the monarchic period, the parallels between the chaotic times of the Judges and the decline of David’s kingdom become strikingly clear. Through a masterful...
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2 Samuel 22:47-51
Jesus turns conventional kingship on its head. He defies expectations and confounds categories. This Nazarene carpenter from an insignificant town upends our notions of power, authority and status. Pilate, the...
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John 18:33-38