THIS IS CHRIST THE KING
Luke 1 & 2 – The world is packed full of all sorts of symbols and shows of power. In gender, athletics, politics and more, we see claims of authority and demands for loyalty. But in Christmas, we’re invited into a totally different look, gazing not to monuments or thrones but to a lowly feeding trough and what lies within. This, here, is the true King!
Kathy Kinzer-Downs - December 12, 2021
Woe To You
In one of the greatest take-downs ever, Jesus confronts the Pharisees, resulting in what is known as The Seven Woes. Throughout history, Christians have loved Jesus for His raw and spot-on exposure of the hypocrisy and callousness that often comes with high levels of authority. Less popular, however, is turning the mirror on ourselves. The truth about us is that modern-day Christianity has regressed into an often judgmental, unfeeling dogma. This week, we put the spotlight on ourselves and wonder if Jesus might say to us, "Woe to you."
Scripture References: Matthew 23:2-3
