Easter 7C: It’s about God’s reign

"For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth." - John 18:37 (Public domain image; licensed under CC0)


“This isn’t about a human king—it’s about God’s reign.”

In this reflection on Psalm 97, Rolf Jacobson unpacks the meaning of an enthronement psalm and why it matters. As commentary writer Matt Stith says, we humans struggle to reject evil—but the psalm points us to God’s gracious rule and redemptive power.

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