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Reflections on Next Week's Readings

On this Sunday we remember that “Jesus is Lord” (the earliest Christian creed) which means that Jesus stands above all other earthly power and authority.  The festival was added to the church calendar in 1925 in the context of growing secularism and secular ultra-nationalism.

2 Samuel 23:1-7:  recounts David's last words and affirms that God has spoken through David's words and deeds. God will ensure that David’s dynasty will prosper and grow.

Psalm 132:1-13:  is basically a processional hymn, probably used in the temple as part of the celebration of the king’s enthronement.

Revelation 1:4b-8:   the revelation made known to a disciple named John begins with a greeting from the everlasting God, from the seven spirits which worship God, and from Jesus Christ, the first born from the dead. Jesus now rules over all earthly rulers, and God, the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, is sovereign over all.

John 18:33-37:  Jesus says that his Kingdom is not from this world - is not determined by, derived from or grounded in this world.

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