2. Figure-Ground or Rubin’s vase, Developed by Dutch Psychologist Edgar Rubin in 1915

3. Edgar Rubin demonstrated that we need contrast in order to distinguish an object.

4. “But seek first God’s kingdom and God’s healing justice, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

5. “Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God
“Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’” Mark 1:14-15

6. Gospel = euangelion = Good News

7. Taylor Swift trademarked the phrase “This sick beat” also applied to trademark the phrases “Swiftmas”, “Blank space”, “1989”, “And I’ll write your name” among others.

8. Registered Trademark of the Roman Empire
Gospel
Registered Trademark of the Roman Empire

9. Gospel was a term first coined by the Roman Empire announcing the new rule and reign of an emperor.

10. Augustus…who being sent to us and our descendants as Savior, has put an end to war and has set all things in order; and (whereas,) having become (god) manifest, Caesar has fulfilled all the hopes of earlier times…

11. …the birthday of the god (Augustus) has been for the whole world the beginning of good news [EUANGELION] concerning him.’” 6 B.C. Inscription on a Government building in Asia Minor

12. Caesar Augustus is “god incarnate on earth” (Roman Senate)

13. Advent Songs to Caesar Augustus “Augustus is the world’s savior who was to come”
“Salvation is to be found in none other save Augustus, and there is no other name given to men in which they can be saved.”
Caesar Augustus 62 BC - 14 AD

14. Gospel was a political proclamation announcing the rule and reign of a new emperor.

15. Gospel was a political announcement with spiritual implications
Gospel was a political announcement with spiritual implications. This is the rule and will of the gods on earth.

17. Gospel of Domination

18. Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God
Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’” Mark 1:14-15

19. Mark’s gospel begins by hijacking the Roman proclamation.

20. Gospel
HEIST

21. “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene—during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.” Luke 3:1-2

22. “Jesus said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.’” Luke 22:25-26

23. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Matthew 4:9-10

24. “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory. In his name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:18-21

25. Gospel of Incarnation

26. Wins by killing enemies Conquers by destroying Gospel of Incarnation
Gospel of Domination
Comes w/a military
Seek to control
Wins by killing enemies
Conquers by destroying
Gospel of Incarnation
Comes in a manger
Seeks to empower
Wins by forgiving
Conquers by redeeming

27. Gospel of Incarnation Gospel of Domination Power over others
Good news for the rich and those at the top.
Gospel of Incarnation
Power under others.
Good news for the poor and those at the bottom.

28. “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7