Kings of Kings: Jesus vs Nero-Jen

November 28, 2021
Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strickland

Pastor Jen kicks off our Advent sermon series, “King of Kings” by sharing the history of Israel’s relationship with kings and comparing Jesus to an infamous emperor of Rome, Nero. While Nero was power-hungry, self-obsessed, and violent, Jesus was the complete opposite. But how can Jesus be a more powerful king than this rich, well-connected tyrant?

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