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Throughout the generations powers have vied for more power and consolidated against a common enemy. John's vision sows us powers consolidating against the Lamb, but it is a doomed effort in Revelation 17: "These are united in yielding their power and authority to the beast; they will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful." The message to the church in John's day is the message to all of God's people of every generation: Jesus, not Caesar, is Lord. Jesus is King. Those with him are chosen and faithful. Don't worry. ------------------------------- Historical note: The title King of Kings, possibly originating in Persia and other counties of the region, was a designation bestowed upon or adopted by ancient despots and rulers. Thus Rome is often encoded as Babylon in the book of Revelation and generally refers to mood and methods of empire that rise and fall through history, warring with the righteous. But Jesus is set forth as the King of Kings in every age and the Age to come. ------------------------------- https://lnkd.in/gShp2Uw2

Time To Remove King Charles as Head of the Commonwealth : "The British Commonwealth is a relic of colonial rule, and it needs to be reformed and renamed as its present format is both offensive and outdated. It baffles me that 54 countries still allow a white family to be their figurehead in this day and age. Many African countries fought against British colonialism for their independence, resulting in the imprisonment or death of numerous freedom fighters. India's struggle, which involved violence and years of suffering, eventually led to their independence. Therefore, having King Charles as the head of an entity that symbolizes colonialism makes no sense in 2023. Many Caribbean countries are also discarding their ties to the British monarchy and demanding reparations for the centuries of slavery and the countless Africans who perished as slaves under British rule. The Commonwealth and its membership no longer need to be tethered to the UK and certainly do not require a white king as its head. I demand reconsideration and restructuring of the Commonwealth, along with a new system that relocates its headquarters from the UK and grants leadership to a President or Head of State from one of the member states that was once a colony, rather than the colonizer."

First teaching in a brand new series on the life of Samson. This morning we learn about Samson's calling and how placing his eyes in the wrong place robbed him of fulfilling that calling, leaving a legacy of failure and destruction that impacted his people. This is a lesson in how not to live for the Lord. https://lnkd.in/g-QzRsiK

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Special King Charles Coronation 50p coins issued… A special 50 pence coin marking the Coronation of King Charles is going into circulation this week. The Royal Mint is issuing five million of the coins, with a design based on Westminster Abbey, where the Coronation was held in May. It will allow the public to "find a piece of history in their change", said The Royal Mint's Rebecca Morgan. But the new King's coins will be outnumbered by 27 billion from the late Queen's reign, still in circulation. So far the 50 pence piece has been the most visible sign of change in the coinage. This new Coronation coin follows an earlier 50 pence, released in December, which was the first mass-circulation coin to show the King's head. There has been no timetable announced yet for other new coins to be issued, although the first King Charles banknotes are expected to appear next year. Click below to read the full BBC News article. #economy #business #management https://lnkd.in/eK4FqYH7

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