Glory and Peace
The Gospel of Luke portrays Jesus coming to earth as well as entering Jerusalem as a king in glory and peace. Yet, Jesus’s actions indicate an understanding of glory and peace that are different than the world’s understanding.
The Gospel of Luke portrays Jesus coming to earth as well as entering Jerusalem as a king in glory and peace. Yet, Jesus’s actions indicate an understanding of glory and peace that are different than the world’s understanding.
We have now entered the season of the church year called Epiphany. The word “Epiphany” has roots in a Greek word meaning ”to shine forth.” While we celebrate the birth of Jesus as Israel’s Messiah in the Christmas season, Epiphany celebrates the revelation or shining forth of the Messiah as the light of the world, a light to all nations.
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The language we use affects the understandings we hold. I have recently been thinking about a prime example, the language of “king” and “kingdom” especially as used in the phrases “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of heaven.”
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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. A look at two key terms: (1) peacemakers, and (2) sons (children) of God.
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