Unmasking Empire

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In this sermon, we explore how John’s visions of beasts, dragons, and Babylon aren’t predictions of the world’s end, but prophetic unveilings of empire’s true nature—then and now. Revelation exposes the seductive power of political and religious systems that disguise domination as righteousness and violence as peace. Drawing insight from voices like Michael J. Gorman, Walter Wink, and Willie James Jennings, we see how empire still whispers through nationalism, greed, and false religion. Yet at the center of John’s vision stands the Lamb—Jesus—whose love unmasks the powers and reveals a better way. We’re invited to follow the Lamb by unmasking deception, resisting injustice, and reweaving communities of belonging that reflect God’s kingdom of peace.

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