Two Worlds Apart: Kingdom Living in an Age of Empire

Part 4: Echoes of Injustice

Power dynamics and their abuse inevitably create a society where justice is distorted. The law becomes a tool to benefit the privileged, while accountability for acts of injustice is ignored. Proverbs 31:8-9; Micah 6:8;  Ecclesiastes 3:16-17; Matthew 12:18-21

Part 3: Blind Hubris

There is an adage that says, “Might makes right.” This emobodies the essence of Empire. Recognizing this distinction is crucial for navigating the complexities of faith and societal power dynamics. Isaiah 13:19-21; 47:5-15, Jer 50:31-32; Rev 17:3-18; 18:7

Part 2: Counterfeit

Empires tend to project power and influence that seem god-like, but ultimately serve as counterfeits, leading individuals away from true spiritual connection with God. Daniel 3:3-7; Romans 1:21-23; Colossians

Part 1: The World We Embrace

We live in the tension of two worlds, whether we recognize it or not. It’s a clash of values where each side applies pressure to confrom. The world we choose to embrace becomes the world we choose to become. Titus 2:12; Hebrews 11:3; 1 Peter 2:11; 1 John 2:16-17