In the story of Pentecost, we see how the spirit of wisdom stands in direct opposition to the empires that try to control us. Today, Kat Armas shares how Acts 2 changed her view of the Holy Spirit. She invites us to reexamine the way we think about wisdom, and to oppose the efforts of empire to force assimilation by stamping out wisdom.
Episode Recap:
Empire does not always get the last say (0:10)
Prophecies were wake up calls, reminding people of God’s justice (5:27)
The Bible primarily portrays wisdom and the Holy Spirit as a woman (6:54)
Wisdom is a threat to empire (14:29)
It’s time to decolonize our view of wisdom (21:27)
The Spirit of the Divine does not ask us to assimilate (23:55)
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