Chains Shall He Break: All Oppression Shall Cease

Episode 224 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Chains Shall He Break: All Oppression Shall Cease" was published on December 20, 2020 and runs 26 minutes.

December 20, 2020 ·26m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, December 20, 2020Luke 4:14-24Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. From the time He was born, oppressors have felt threatened by Jesus.II. If it’s not Good News for the oppressed, it’s not the Good News of Jesus.III. Christ’s followers join with Jesus in breaking the chains of injustice. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- If you had to pick one favorite lyric of a Christmas song, what would it be?- If the birth of the Messiah was part of a prophecy, why do you think Herod believed he could stop it?- How is this congregation embodying the Good News of justice for the oppressed?- How has Christ made you aware of your active or complicit participation with injustice? How is the Holy Spirit equipping you to be transformed?- Name one way you can help "break a chain" of injustice for someone as part of your Christmas?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, December 20, 2020 Luke 4:14-24 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES I. From the time He was born, oppressors have felt threatened by Jesus. II. If it’s not Good News for the oppressed, it’s not the Good News of Jesus. III. Christ’s followers join with Jesus in breaking the chains of injustice.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - If you had to pick one favorite lyric of a Christmas song, what would it be? - If the birth of the Messiah was part of a prophecy, why do you think Herod believed he could stop it? - How is this congregation embodying the Good News of justice for the oppressed? - How has Christ made you aware of your active or complicit participation with injustice? How is the Holy Spirit equipping you to be transformed? - Name one way you can help "break a chain" of injustice for someone as part of your Christmas? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?