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A Welcoming Church Family Exploring Progressive Christian Theology
The Head on the Platter
February 9, 2020

The Head on the Platter

Preacher: Nathan Willard
Series: Narrative Lectionary Year 2 (2019-20)
Passage: Mark 6:1-29
Service Type: Sunday Worship

John the Baptist's death shows us the lengths to which those in power will go to suppress criticism. The way we tell the story shows how they also often evade responsibility for their actions. But the story remains.

Topics: Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Literalism, blame, building, crucifixion, Hope, Jesus, John the Baptist, Ken Reiter, Kings, Lies, memory, power, Stories, suppression, Truth, Vindman, women, World as it is, World as it ought to be
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