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In this episode of The Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast, Rev. Oliver Bergh continues his Advent series on the Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms by turning to Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) and unveiling what he calls God's "Upside-Down Kingdom." Set against the realities of sin, power, and corruption in the earthly kingdom, this sermon proclaims a gospel where the lowly are lifted up, the hungry are filled, and the proud are scattered. Rev. Bergh explores how this spiritual kingdom is not merely a future hope but a present reality that breaks into our lives whenever we hear and trust Christ's freeing word of forgiveness. Far from a program the church enforces, the Upside-Down Kingdom is a gift we receive and witness to—a kingdom of freedom, truth, and mercy that reshapes how we see the world, ourselves, and our neighbors in the light of Jesus Christ.
By Pastor Ollie BerghIn this episode of The Fairbanks Lutheran Podcast, Rev. Oliver Bergh continues his Advent series on the Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms by turning to Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) and unveiling what he calls God's "Upside-Down Kingdom." Set against the realities of sin, power, and corruption in the earthly kingdom, this sermon proclaims a gospel where the lowly are lifted up, the hungry are filled, and the proud are scattered. Rev. Bergh explores how this spiritual kingdom is not merely a future hope but a present reality that breaks into our lives whenever we hear and trust Christ's freeing word of forgiveness. Far from a program the church enforces, the Upside-Down Kingdom is a gift we receive and witness to—a kingdom of freedom, truth, and mercy that reshapes how we see the world, ourselves, and our neighbors in the light of Jesus Christ.