Encountering Jesus, Resisting Empire

Mark 8 presents a collision between two visions of the kingdom. Peter's Messiah conquers. Jesus' Messiah suffers. In this Lenten message, David Armstrong traces that collision through history — from Christendom to colonialism to Christian nationalism — and argues that the church has repeatedly made Peter's error: baptising the way of empire in the name of Christ. The antidote, Jesus insists, is not a better empire. It is the cross.Chapters/Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[00:28] Call to Worship[03:33] Prayer[04:35] Prayer of Peace[11:28] Family News[12:11] Notice: Update on The 101 Project[14:37] Notice: 101 Prayer & Worship[15:37] Notice: Alpha Course[20:29] Sermon - David Armstrong[63:03] Closing Prayer & Benediction 🌿 Give & SupportRedeemer Central is a diverse and vibrant church in the heart of Belfast, practicing the way of Jesus through simple, intentional, and inclusive community, and seeking the peace and common good of our city.~  You can support our ongoing work by giving financially at redeemercentral.com/give. Your generosity is greatly appreciated ~