1 Samuel 8 and The State

Intro A key moment in the history of Israel is the transition from the period of the judges to the period of the monarchy. This is a common way to characterize the change, but it doesn’t quite get at its real significance. As we’re about to cover, it’s better to think of this change in terms of […]

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Jesus and The State

A victim of the violence of state yet a victor in silence sedate sliced, iced … sacrificed his dictum is science innate What said the christ? — “Live by the sword, die by the sword” — the zeitgeist of those who lord These kingdoms when spring comes will end a stateless king comes to transcend […]

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Jesus’ Teaching on Nondomination: The Basics

by Trent Wilde The Basic Principle Jesus said, You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant. – The Gospel […]

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