Jun 18 2024 19 mins 5
Did you know that baptism transforms you into a Priest, Prophet and King? Baptism is a share in these very 'offices' of Christ. Through the transformations of Frodo, Gandalf and Aragorn, learn how these roles look, and be inspired to activate them!
Excerpt from episode:
"The final office is that of king. While we tend to think we know what we mean by king—namely someone that rules others or is in leadership—the kingly office of Christ is so much more than that. It is primarily about responsibility and accountability, two words many of us in the modern world shirk at. It’s a common trope that a kingdom rises and falls with the integrity of it’s king—this was certainly true of the OT kings, and it is also true of Christ the king. This is where Aragorn comes in as the exemplar model of Christ kingship. When the world of men had a bad king – namely Isildur – the honour of men came crashing down, which in turn led to the cowardice betrayal of the Dunharrow army. But when a good king arose, Aragorn, he once more restored the dignity to men, and united Gondor and Rahan and all the men of the west once again. Everything rises, and falls with the king. So it goes with you and I today, dear kings of Christ. Where are you called to be responsible for the realm entrusted to you? Your realm could be your workplace, your circle of friends, your online contacts, your local council, your country and of course your family, your marriage. Whatever it is … know that you are responsible for that realm, and that one, day you will be held to account for the way you’ve governed that realm under Christ’s authority. Have you protected it, sanctified it and sought the flourishing of everyone in your kingdom? Or have you allowed it to be divided, conquered, letting your secret sins defile it and corrupt it? The choice is yours, but the power is Christ. Fight the good fight till the very end, dear friends, and be responsible for all that is entrusted to you. Become Aragorn and say "I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the White City fall, nor our people fail." This is the office of king."
Soundtrack for this episode: The Lord of the Rings OST (Howard Shore), Jirandai, Diablo IV OST (Ted Reedy)
