Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

13/10/2025 28 min Episodio 26
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost - Rev. William H. Lamar IV

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In this week's sermon Rev. William H. Lamar IV explores the profound significance of the Great Shema and its implications for understanding the identity of Jesus. He emphasizes that Jesus emerges from the Exodus tradition, advocating for liberation and resistance against oppression. The sermon highlights the importance of living out the Exodus tradition in daily life, standing firm in faith, and not bowing to any human authority. Rev. Lamar calls for a collective commitment to uphold these values in community, drawing on historical examples of resistance and the legacy of non-knee bending.This week's text - Deuteronomy 6:4:Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.Chapters00:00 The Great Shema and Its Significance02:27 Exploring the Identity of Jesus04:36 Jesus and the Exodus Tradition08:48 The Ethics of the Shema12:12 Living the Exodus Tradition Today16:23 Resistance and the Shema Spirit22:20 Non-Knee Bending: A Call to Action27:08 Community and the Call to Stand Together