Daniel 7:9-14, Revelation 1:4-8 and John 18:33-37

Democracy is a bad form of government but all the others are so much worse! I believe I quote Winston Churchill. In past centuries royalty were at the top of most nations and tribes. We spoke of “kingdoms.” Now kings and queens, e.g. Great Britain, are more for tradition, national unity, and ceremony rather than actual governing. Democracy thrives without a King or Queen.

What ARE we to make of a King today?! “No King but Jesus,” has echoed through American life for generations. From the beginning the USA avoided any allowance of “kingly power” over its citizens opting for three branches of government with checks and balances over against centralized power in a few hands.

So, what are we to make of King Jesus?! This Sunday the scriptures address the true and final king in the person of Jesus. His governance is always different from Pilate and Caesar. How different? It’s pretty much about how power is used and how DOES a King influence and guide a people. We truly enter the Kingdom of God in the best sense of the word “Kingdom!” We will take a look at how to identify the rule of King Jesus as contrasted with most kings and rulers throughout history. A rule that gives subjects of the Kingdom an incredible amount of freedom but freedom for divine purposes and freedom from the power of sin and folly!

Be prepared to follow!

Pastor Barry