Prophet, Pulpit, Pew and Politics 1
SERMONS FOR LENT AND EASTER (SUNDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME)
The date is 608 B.C. Good King Josiah is dead. It is the begin-fling of the reign of Jehoikim. He was placed on the throne by the Egyptians. For the people of God it is a time of political uncertainty. Assyria is no more. Egypt is not a friendly ally. The powerful country of Babylonia is beginning to flex her muscles. So for the people of God it is also a time of anxiety. Security seems to be their top priority. The Temple has become very popular. (This is not the first nor the last time that the church has become popular in time of stress.) The attendance percentage is way up!