About this episode
David Armstrong discusses the conflict between two visions of the kingdom as presented in Mark 8, emphasizing the church's historical errors in aligning with empire instead of the cross.
Mark 8 presents a collision between two visions of the kingdom. Peter's Messiah conquers. Jesus' Messiah suffers. In this Lenten message, David Armstrong traces that collision through history — from Christendom to colonialism to Christian nationalism — and argues that the church has repeatedly made Peter's error: baptising the way of empire in the name of Christ. The antidote, Jesus insists, is not a better empire. It is the cross. Chapters/Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:28] Call to Worship [03:33] Prayer [04:35] Prayer of Peace [11:28] Family News [12:11] Notice: Update on The 101 Project [14:37] Notice: 101 Prayer & Worship [15:37] Notice: Alpha Course [20:29] Sermon - David Armstrong [63:03] Closing Prayer & Benediction Give & Support Redeemer Central is a diverse and vibrant church in the heart of Belfast, practicing the way of Jesus through simple, intentional, and inclusive community, and seeking the peace and common good of our city. ~ You can support our ongoing work by giving financially at redeemercentral.com/give. Your generosity is greatly appreciated ~
People in this episode
Host: Redeemer Central
Guest: David Armstrong
Topics covered
- kingdom of God
- suffering
- Christian nationalism
- empire
- Lenten message
Keywords
- Jesus
- Peter
- Christendom
- colonialism
- cross
- empire
- church
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mark 8
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