November 24th, 2024 - "Christ the King Invites You!" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler

1 Samuel 8:4-20 & John 18:33-37      This is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of our Liturgical year. This Sunday reminds us that Christ is the King over all creation. The idea of a human king has negative implications. We see this in our Old Testament reading when Israel asks Samuel to appoint a King so they can be like other nations. The Lord tells Samuel to be clear to the people about what it means to serve under an earthly King. We contrast this with King Jesus before Pilate when Pilate interrogates Jesus about Christ being called the King of the Jews. We serve a heavenly King who invites us to serve and love him, rather than demands our unquestioning allegiance. See our worship broadcasts at: https://www.youtube.com/@FUMCBentonville