Beyond Crowns and Thrones

Jesus, A Different King of King | Beyond Crowns and Thrones: Embracing the Lordship of Christ in a World of False Power

Mark 12:38-44

November 10, 2024

The elephant and donkey in the room are this: when we consider the reign of God and the Lordship of Christ, our politics inevitably create conflicts of interest, tension, and outright discomfort. No matter who we vote for or who ultimately wins an election, that person will never—can never—live up to the expectations we place on them. They will always fall short of their promises of peace, because true and lasting peace can only come from God, not from the power of any earthly empire.

The psalmist reminds us, “Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish.” [ii] Leaders, teachers, news anchors, pundits, and even pastors will come and go. The good news for the Church, for creation, is that our hope resides not in our ability to save ourselves but in the One who notices and honors the widow.

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