Red Church Advent: The King Who Comes in Love — Mark Sayers
Dec 21, 2025
Explore the unlikely royal narrative of Christmas through the lens of Jesus' humble birth. Mark Sayers highlights the clash between Herod's fragile reign and the quiet power of the true King. He emphasizes how the Magi's worship subverts traditional court dynamics, showcasing the upside-down kingdom that values meekness over might. The message invites reflection on the significance of receiving love amid the holiday chaos, urging us to let the true King's love reshape our lives as we approach a new year.
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Micronations And A Coronation Memory
- Mark Sayers recounts visiting London during King Charles III's coronation and being drenched on a bridge while observing monarchy culture.
- He uses quirky Australian micronation stories to illustrate our desire for personal kingdoms and control.
Kingdom As The Range Of Our Will
- The kingdom is the effective range of our will where we try to shape life and find coherence.
- Psalm 2 frames humanity's longing for a good ruler as a desire fulfilled in a coming Messiah, not an ideology.
Nativity As Royal Confrontation
- The nativity narrative is saturated with royal imagery: Herod on the throne, a star announcing a king, and Magi as foreign dignitaries.
- Reading Matthew 2 as royal conflict reveals the story as competing kingdoms, not mere sentimental folklore.