3 Ways to Choose to Live in "Babylon" (and Which Jesus Chose)
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In 587 BC, Jerusalem was attacked by the Babylonian empire, leading to the city's plunder and the exile of Israelites to Babylon. The prophet Jeremiah advised the exiles to settle in Babylon, seek its well-being, and pray for the city, offering a unique approach beyond resistance or acceptance.
Insights
- Jeremiah advised exiled Israelites to settle in Babylon, seek its well-being, and pray for the city, promoting a unique approach of engagement rather than resistance or acceptance.
- Jesus, following the "Way of the Exile," taught love for enemies and critiqued oppressive powers while embodying subversive loyalty, emphasizing a non-violent resistance that aimed for ultimate triumph over promised kingdoms.
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Recent questions
What happened to Jerusalem in 587 BC?
Attacked by Babylonians, Israelites exiled.
Who advised the exiles to settle in Babylon?
Prophet Jeremiah suggested seeking Babylon's well-being.
How did Daniel exemplify loyalty to God in Babylon?
Daniel served the king while resisting Babylonian practices.
What did Jesus teach his followers about enemies?
Love enemies, critique oppressive powers.
How did Jesus embody the "Way of the Exile"?
Jesus upheld loyalty to God until kingdom's triumph.
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"Way of the Exile: Subversive Loyalty"
- In 587 BC, Jerusalem was attacked by the Babylonian empire, leading to the city's plunder and the exile of Israelites to Babylon.
- The prophet Jeremiah advised the exiles to settle in Babylon, seek its well-being, and pray for the city, offering a unique approach beyond resistance or acceptance.
- Daniel, an Israelite in Babylon, exemplified this approach by serving the king, yet maintaining loyalty to God through non-violent resistance to Babylonian practices.
- Jesus continued this subversive loyalty, teaching his followers to love enemies while critiquing oppressive powers, embodying the "Way of the Exile" until his promised kingdom's ultimate triumph.
