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Sunday, November 23, 2008, Christ the King
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28, Psalm 23, Matthew
25:31-46
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AT THE KING'S FEET
"Christ must reign until God has put all enemies under His feet." —1
Corinthians 15:25
The Old Testament describes God's plan as making His enemies His footstool
(Ps 110:1). Reigning kings in Old Testament days placed their feet on the
prone bodies of their enemies as a sign of bringing them to submission.
God's vanquished enemies would likewise be subject to His will (1 Cor
15:27-28).
In the New Testament, God's enemies are described as humbled beneath
Jesus' feet (Mt 22:44). Jesus, God Himself, died on His cross for all His
enemies (Rm 5:8). He reigns on His cross as crucified King (Jn 19:19).
We all were enemies of Christ the King as we lived in sin (Rm 5:10). Then
we came to know Jesus as Savior, Lord, God, and King, and we repented. We
came to the foot of His cross and were shocked speechless when we realized
how much Jesus, King of the universe, suffered out of love for us (Is
52:15). We humbled ourselves at His crucified feet (Mt 22:44), and we fell
at His feet to worship, thank, and praise Him (Lk 17:16).
King Jesus washed our feet; now we "must wash each other's feet" (Jn
13:14). We wash King Jesus' feet by feeding the hungry, welcoming
strangers, visiting prisoners, and comforting the ill (Mt 25:35ff).
Have you subjected everything to King Jesus? Give Him your all. Place "all
things under His feet" (1 Cor 15:27).
Prayer: Jesus, "King of kings" (Rv 19:16), I rejoice to be Your subject.
To You "be honor and everlasting rule!" (1 Tm 6:16)
Promise: "Thus says the Lord God: I Myself will look after and tend My
sheep." —Ez 34:11
Praise: Praise Jesus, the King of Glory, the risen King of kings and Lord
of lords! Alleluia!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from
October 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, May 1, 2008
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be
free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or
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