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Celebrating a Subversive King

• Greg Boyd

Jesus was born a subversive King. He was born to show the world the true Kingdom and the True God, and in so doing, showed the world how the Roman kingdom was false. In the spirit of Jesus’ subversive intention, Greg shows us a way to be subversive with the Christmas culture of the western world. wh-bug

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Topics: Generosity, Humility, Identity in Christ, Money, Politics, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Subversive Christmas


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4 thoughts on “Celebrating a Subversive King

  1. Rick Nelson says:

    This plays in-to the cynic within. I’m guilty of finding fault with zealous self-interest. Especially politics and its guile. I’ve projected this into other realms, the wealthy take the lions share of that focus.

    Jesus helped me with noting that I’m not judge, I’m going to suffer by not letting go, and I certainly will have a log in my eye as I pick at others.

    A thoughtful comment was forwarded to me, that I could “thank” our Lord for these thoughts and cynicisms. I might be grateful that I have this struggle to let go. There-in may be an answer to letting it go. It’s a good idea, by someone a little older and more into thought than I have had time to be.

    Then to tie this into the sermon, I thought about how I have very often desired to show abstenence toward the marketing of Christmas season. I’ve nearly always equated this to low disposable income and then guilt that I may be a “Scrooge”. I’ve always felt the pleasure of giving.

    I often give to people who appear needy. Especially those I think are living on the streets. But, I include charities when I can. I think I have a giving nature, because I get more from it, and feel a bit undeserving of gifts. That’s complicated, but it isn’t all altruism and part of it is flawed thinking.

    So, what’s it going to be, give, receive, don’t allow either and only give to the most needy? The last appeals to me greatly. But, here in lies the torment of such motivations. Others, who don’t think like this may feel put out. May feel it’s ridiculous and offensive. These will be some members of family, who have a bit of influence.

    But, I’ve an idea. I haven ‘t any money anyway. So, what little I do get toward a gift for my six year old, I’ll discuss the option to give it to “Water for Haiti”. I like that idea very much. Very much indeed.

  2. Jim LePage says:

    Hey Rick – Good point about some folks thinking that a gift on behalf of them is “ridiculous and offensive.”

    We want gifts to be given out of love and don’t want to needlessly offend anyone, so we’ve asked folks to use their best judgment about whether or not their loved ones would appreciate something like this as a gift.

  3. Yurix K says:

    What a great sermon! Really appealed to me both historically and personally. I love what Bono says about raising funds for developing countries: “It’s not about charity, but justice”. Let the kingdom come!

  4. Jeff says:

    The validity of The Word and passion that inspires you is so refreshing and liberating. Another sermon that I`m truly blessed to hear. Thank You and God Bless!

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