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Working Preacher's Sermon Brainwave

Brainwave 771: Second Sunday in Lent (B) - Feb. 28, 2021

Feb 21, 2021
Explore the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Christ, taking up the cross to confront powers, triumph of God's goodness over societal darkness, self-renunciation for God's kingdom, Sarah's trust in God's promises, and the challenges of true discipleship and enduring faithfulness of God.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jesus's death signifies counter-cultural reality of the kingdom of God
  • Praising God aligns individuals with transformative vision and communal faith

Deep dives

Interpreting Mark 8:31-38

Mark 8:31-38 challenges conventional expectations by introducing the topic of death and suffering after Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. This shift underscores the necessity for Jesus to undergo suffering, death, and resurrection, highlighting the central teaching about the kingdom of God's counter-cultural reality.

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