Week 22: The King of Canada
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This is The Confederation Report, a weekly analysis of Canadian news and culture from a Biblical worldview.
Part I: A Historic Address (0:05-5:16)
Canada’s recent Throne Speech by King Charles III powerfully affirmed the nation’s constitutional monarchy, biblical foundations, and enduring sovereignty—highlighting both the Crown’s unifying role and the urgent need to restore civic education amid widespread political and cultural amnesia.
Part II: Canada and Its Covenant (5:19-10:05)
Canada is not merely a "multicultural democracy" but a covenantal nation—heir to the Solemn League and Covenant—that once vowed allegiance to Christ’s Lordship, and though that sacred oath has been forgotten by many, it has never been annulled, and the call to return to God remains.
Part III: The Kingship of Christ (10:08-16:55)
To declare that Jesus is King is not a private act of devotion but a public, covenantal confession with real implications for Canada—a nation historically bound to Christ’s Lordship through the Crown, now drifting in forgetfulness, yet still summoned to return, repent, and live under the reign of the Risen Lord.
Did You Know? (16:09-16:43)
Royal visits to Canada, beginning in 1786, reached a milestone in 1939 with King George VI, as Queen Elizabeth’s personal walkabouts set the tone for future tours that reflect the Crown’s enduring connection with Canadians.
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Chapters
1. Week 22: The King of Canada (00:00:00)
2. Part I: A Historic Address (00:00:05)
3. Part II: Canada and Its Covenant (00:05:19)
4. Part III: The Kingship of Christ (00:10:08)
5. Did You Know? (00:16:09)
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