2/10/2023 0 Comments Kingdom come deliverance sermonIn the historical context of Roman occupation and exploitation of Jewish people, John’s message, like Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56), expects and proclaims a turnaround-salvation from oppression and the realization of enduring justice now. Daily we are called to prepare the way of the Lord as John the Baptist did in his ministry. Salvation isn’t merely an eschatological or future reality, but one that starts now as we pray in the Lord’s Prayer that the kingdom comes to us (Luke 11:2). In essence, we’re responding to the gospel call to “prepare the way of the Lord.” Our acts of service flow from faith in the Coming One, Jesus, who will make possible that “all flesh shall see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Lutherans across this church gather donations, paint, clean, prepare meals and more. Each September, ELCA congregations are invited to live their faith by serving others on “God’s work.
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