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Advent and the Near Irrelevance of Political Power

December 24th, 2021 | 8 min read

By Bruce Clark

The Advent story, as commonly conceived, tells of the remarkable events that lead up to the birth of Jesus, as found in the opening chapters of Luke’s Gospel. It also introduces the reader to some of the most powerful political powers of the time–and indeed, of all time.

Only then to ignore them.

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Bruce Clark

Pastor and professor Bruce Clark (PhD, Biblical studies, University of Cambridge) leads Interpret Consulting. Interpret currently helps faithful pastors (from a wide spectrum of church traditions, sizes and stages across North America) preach to over 22,000 saints, seekers, and skeptics each Sunday. Interpret provides preachers with prayer-filled, Spirit-led mentorship in their most essential skillset by using each Sunday’s sermon text as a “springboard” for sharpening their skills at both interpreting God’s Word and engaging today’s world. Interpret offers the mind of an excellent professor with the heart of an experienced pastor. See www.interpretconsulting.net.

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