S7E208 - Exilic Gospel: Can There Be a Christian Nation?

The Eikon team explores the themes of exile, identity, and leadership in the context of the gospel and the Old Testament. They delve into the concept of exile as a central theme in the Bible, and examine God's design for kingship, militarism, the economy and status in Israel's history. They consider this as a clarifying metric for the embodied gospel and a conundrum for claims of any country that wishes to claim the status of a Christian nation. 

00:00 Introduction and Banter

05:21 The Concept of Exile in the Gospel

10:11 Understanding Israel's Identity as Exiles

17:46 Kingship and God's Design for Leadership

28:30 Militarism and Its Implications

30:06 Facing Fear in Battle

31:16 God's Perspective on Militarism

32:43 Faith in God's Protection

34:26 The Role of Israel's Land

36:49 Economic Principles in God's Kingdom

39:30 The Role of Priests and Levites

41:33 Caring for the Poor and Foreigners

43:27 The Challenge of Being a Christian Nation

46:22 Social Justice and Equality in God's Kingdom