Christ the King Sunday is a transition Sunday between the church seasons of Ordinary Time and Advent. Before we turn our attention to the story of promise that leads to Bethlehem, we turn to Luke’s account of the crucifixion. Amid scoffing and slander from those who sarcastically call him Messiah and king, Jesus reveals that to be Messiah and king is to give one’s life for others. Jesus uses his power to welcome a despised sinner to paradise but puts his own death into God’s hands. Extraordinary. What does it look like to move from an ordinary posture of living to an extraordinary posture? What does it look like to live hopeful and forward? In this message we ponder ways in which we can transition our lives fully into God’s control.

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