"kingdom of our group"

Wolfgang Simson's comments here (1:03-2:22)

on

"the Kingdom of our group"

vs.

the Kingdom of God

are helpful.

He deals with the roots of group-ism, and also addresses the fascinating inclusio/chiastic elements of Jesus' sayings:

Luke 9:50:
"Whoever is not against you is for you."

Luke 11:23:
" Whoever is not with me is against me."

And if you keep watching, he'll suggest that the God's Kingdom image is male/female, while some nations tend to incarnate (only) a male or female image. Can you guess which gender he assigns your country?


Whole series here,