CAMERON CONTRESTANO Director of College & Singles Ministries Not through violence, but by allowing violence to kill Him. He took all of the horrendous things that humans have done to each other since the beginning of time, and buried them in the dirt. Jesus conquered the world by allowing it to conquer Him. As the Son of Man, Jesus died humiliated and trampled at the hands of wicked men. But, at the resurrection, God vindicatedHim for thewholeworld to see. Today, Jesus is at right hand of God. And one day soon, He will establish God’s kingdom on earth. As we reflect on His coming, let us rejoice that, unlike the kingdoms of this world, Christ’s kingdom will be one of righteousness, justice, and peace. • Why is it so difficult for us to resonate with Daniel’s pain as he saw God’s people marginalized by wicked kingdoms? • How can we be sure we maintain a biblical perspective of the seeming victory of the wicked rulers in the world? • How is Jesus’ claim that He is the Son of Man who brings peace an encouragement to us? Why is the cross a surprising part of God’s plan to bring all nations under the rule of His Son, Jesus? 66
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