empire
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Approaching a second gospel passage about John the Baptist, hold onto the context and what it reveals about his message.
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The coming of John the Baptist invites us to not only hear his words, but considering the context, recognize how they are for us, too.
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When John the Baptist appears in Luke, we are treated to the context, the excitement, and the vision of what is now happening.
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In the turning point in the gospel of Mark, Jesus is confronted with Peter’s ignorance and empire’s promise of safe oppression.
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Revelation offers a profound critique of empire—and of a church that embraces the way of empire. We must learn to read it today.