Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Jesus Our King
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Sep 3, 2025 The podcast delves into Psalm 2 and its depiction of Jesus as the true King amid earthly opposition. It explores the messianic themes within scripture, contrasting human longings for leadership with divine authority. Discussions on the Prodigal Son reveal God’s immense grace and challenge perceptions of His love. Listeners are prompted to embrace Jesus’ kingship, highlighting how true fulfillment comes from serving Him. Key reflections encourage a deeper understanding of faith and the necessity of reliance on God.
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A King Beyond Earthly Kings
- Psalm 2 points to a greater, divine king whose descriptions overflow any earthly ruler's bounds.
- Timothy Keller reads the psalm as messianic, identifying the anointed one as the true Messiah.
Three Core Truths From Psalm 2
- Psalm 2 teaches three central truths: we have a true king, humans hate the king, and we need the king.
- Keller frames the sermon around those three clear theological points.
Legends Reflect A Deep Kingly Memory
- Keller surveys global legends (Arthur, Robin Hood, Tolkien) that long for a perfect king returning in a golden age.
- He uses these stories to illustrate a universal human memory trace craving rightful kingship.
