Reality San Francisco Christ the Savior From the Power of Darkness
Dec 22, 2025
Ruthie Kim, a teaching pastor and speaker, dives into the profound themes of Matthew 2, highlighting how Christ's birth confronts earthly power. She contrasts Jesus' humble beginnings with Herod’s tyrannical reign, emphasizing the significance of Bethlehem and the Magi's quest for true kingship. Kim reflects on personal struggles with control, the dangers of unchecked power, and how Jesus offers freedom from spiritual chains. She invites listeners to respond with worship and trust in God's plan, celebrating the hope that comes from Christ.
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Power Outage Christmas Story
- Ruthie recounts a house-bound Christmas party during a power outage and finding gingerbread bits the next morning.
- She uses the anecdote to segue into the sermon theme of Jesus rescuing us from darkness.
Two Kingdoms Collide
- Matthew frames Jesus' birth as a political collision between two kingdoms: humble Christ and brutal Herod.
- This contrast reveals that God's work often appears insignificant yet subverts worldly power.
The Little Herod In Us
- The 'disturbed' reaction from Herod and all Jerusalem shows how threatened institutions feel when true kingship appears.
- Tim Keller's observation helps identify a 'little Herod' in every heart craving control and self-sovereignty.