Treason! [Christ the King A]
The Rev. Jeremiah Williamson Christ the King A 11-23-2014 Matthew 25:31-46 Treason! Two visions of sheep. Two visions of a divided flock. Two visions of a King. Two visions of a Kingdom. But it is not that they are the same – not exactly. Not all of the details match up. The historical contexts were certainly different. And so were the speakers. The prophet Ezekiel speaks to the nation during a time of exile – the flock has been scattered. In his vision the kings and leaders of Israel have failed. The people have been separated from their homes, their land, each other. But even crisis presents opportunity – if one is willing to take advantage; And the wealthiest members of the nation take advantage – exploiting and devastating the needy. Ezekiel longs for the people to again become one flock under the true Shepherd – not another earthly monarch but God. Ezekiel longs for G...