In this week's sermon, Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the themes of divinity, community, and the radical nature of Jesus as a warrior figure. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus's roots in the tradition of the oppressed and challenges the audience to take action in their own deliverance. The conversation delves into historical injustices, the legacy of emancipation, and the necessity of building community in the face of oppression. Rev. Lamar calls for a rejection of monarchical leadership and encourages collective action for justice and liberation, drawing parallels between biblical narratives and contemporary struggles.

This week's scripture: Judges 2:16
16 Then the Lord raised up judges who delivered them out of the power of those who plundered them.

Chapters
00:00 The Greatness of God and Humanity
01:17 Understanding Jesus: Warrior or Savior?
03:17 The Tradition of Jesus: Enslaved vs. Enslavers
06:53 Emancipation and the Reality of Freedom
10:47 Building Community and Alternative Realities
13:58 The Call for Leadership and Resistance
18:55 The Cycle of Judges: A Call to Action
23:09 God's Role in Deliverance: With Us, Not For Us
26:59 The Power of Collective Action
30:00 Fannie Lou Hamer: A Modern-Day Judge
32:24 The Warrior Jesus: A Call to Battle