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Caesar's Decree vs. The Manger: The Power and Humility of the Unexpected King
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In this episode, the teaching pastors of CityRise Church continue their Advent series, "Highlighting the King," by diving into the highly familiar but profoundly impactful passage of Luke 2:1-7. The focus this week is "The Humble King".
We unpack the stark contrast between the immense worldly power of the Roman Empire, represented by Caesar Augustus and Quirinius, and the complete humility of the eternal King, Jesus, born without "room at the inn" and placed in a manger.
The conversation explores:
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