The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture
WOF 417: The Baby King Who Takes on Caesar
Dec 18, 2023
Brandon Vogt, author and speaker, joins the podcast to discuss the subversive and revolutionary nature of the Christmas story. Topics covered include the symbolism behind the census, the details of Jesus' birth, the significance of God becoming a baby, and the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
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- The Christmas story challenges conventional notions of power by presenting a lowly baby as the true King, highlighting the subversive nature of Jesus' birth.
- The shepherds and the heavenly host in the Christmas story emphasize the inversion of societal expectations and the power and authority behind the baby King.
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The Christmas story presents a subversive call to spiritual revolution
The podcast episode explores the idea that the Christmas story is not just a sentimental tale, but a subversive call to spiritual revolution. It challenges conventional notions of power and kingship by presenting a lowly baby born in a manger as the true King. The story highlights the contrast between the Roman Empire, represented by Caesar Augustus, and the new Davidic King, Jesus. It emphasizes that Jesus' victory over the powers of the world is not achieved through military might, but through his death on the cross and resurrection.
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