Christians call Jesus King. Yet, we also say he died a very undignified and shameful death. What kind of king is Jesus, who lets himself be captured, humiliated and tortured to death on a cross? This sermon argues that the way Jesus died isn't a sign of his weakness. Instead, it's a sign that he is a king who is willing to suffer any kind of shame and pain in order to complete his mission of grace.

Scripture Passage: Luke 23:33-46

Preached on Christ the King Sunday, November 24, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights

• Most people fear humiliation as much as they fear death
• The Church shows us her king suffering both of these
• This doesn't reveal Jesus as weak
• It reveals a king who is willing to suffer for the sake of his mission of liberation
• The Church is called to accomplish the king's mission on earth
• This means sometimes accepting shame and marginalization
• Each Christian is called to accomplish Jesus' mission their own life
• This means sometimes accepting shame and marginalization too

Further Reference

They Shall Not Grow Old. A ground-breaking documentary on the British Infantry serving in the trenches of WWI

The Crown A dramatic series focusing on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Jesu, Lover of my Soul A moving hymn composed by Charles Wesley.

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