Jun 13, 2022
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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