The True Meaning of Kendrick Portraying Christ EXPLAINED 

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Only Jesus can save us

All this and drake is talking about a girls kitty calling out his name, now he is definitely not your saviour

Bro, you missed it. By a country mile. I’m so tired of people (yourself, Kendrick Lamar, Eckhart Tolle, etc), trying to reshape Christ in their own image, and make him out to be something he was/is not. Why not simply open up any of the gospels, take him at his word, and accept him for exactly what he is: the Son of God, sent here to save us all; NOT merely a prophet. ✝️👑

And here's the context of "They judge you, they judge Christ" Matthew Ch. 25: 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ So the actual context of the phrase is that Christ manifests himself in many ways, and when dealing with the next person you could in fact be dealing with Jesus Himself unknowingly... So it's a test of character somehow...

In the 3rd verse of “savior” he literarily says “the cat if out the bag, I am not your savior.”

the tour is absolutely adding to that story as well. so much rich symbolism in the choreography, the visuals, the props, everything. i love this album.

Praying for kendrick.

He’s preaching through the rap culture

As someone who was raised in Judeo-Christian beliefs and took a deeper dive into what scripture means I can say that Kendrick is taking the “Christian mysticism” side of new age theory that Eckhart is implying. Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing! False prophets will do anything to either CLAIM to be Christ, or to DOWNPLAY everything Christ was. Jesus was obviously more than a prophet, he’s EVERYTHING that is Godly from the very title of God itself. Kendrick is entering philosophies that use Christ as a reference but don’t fully revere his being. Downplaying what it truly means to put your faith and walk with him

To call Christ a prophet and to deny him being the Son of God is blasphemy no matter how you put it. Christ tells us himself in Matthew 10:33 ''But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.''

It is said that we are all made in the image of God. So when they judge you…when we judge one another, we are indirectly judging him. They judge you, they judge christ.

This was really good. Nailed a lot of things that flies over heads. Kendrick is finding God on his own path, and that path happens to deviate from standard Christianity; Does that mean he's on the wrong path? On the topic of Christian Mysticism and whether or not it is blasphemous, it's *crucial* to consider this: There are uncontacted tribes (people with 0 contact with the outside world, also known as 4th world tribes, they still are in the stone age this very moment) who are born, grow up, and die without access to any of the religious scriptures and belief systems that we in the West deem essential to salvation. Likewise, hundreds of years ago, people grew up in Christian Mystic monasteries and were delivered a conception of Christianity vastly different from the ones that most of us get, with the idea that those teachings would lead them to eternal salvation. Were those uncontacted tribes born to just die and be sent to eternal punishment? Were Christian Mystics of the past brought up on teachings that wouldn't save them? How about the Christian teachings of 2022, how do we know those are the "right ones" that will lead believers to eternal salvation? How do we know uncontacted tribes don't have a grasp on God that is just as valid if not more? How do we know Christian Mystics are on the wrong path? How about people born with severe disabilities that limit their ability to read, learn, and comprehend a Bible or any other religious scripture, are they born just to die and be doomed to eternal punishment? Are people who are born without access to what Christianity says is the path to salvation doomed forever? To say the path to God is onefold (only through standard Christianity) means many groups are born just to be sent to hell. It is my honest view that Christianity is just one lens, and not the only true lens. To say it is the only true lens to find God is to say that vast groups of people who never would've had a chance to be introduced to Christianity die with no chance of salvation. That just seems wrong to me. At the end of the day, God is not confined to one religion. Any religion/spiritual system/or even lack of one like with atheists, as long as they try to live up to love and empathy, then they are moving in alignment with God, no ifs ands or buts. God is found in religious scripture and outside of it. If God is only found in one book, then that is not the One True God, but an entity belonging to a belief system. God is all-pervasive, so he is *everywhere*, not just in the Bible. It's impossible to properly analyze the crown, why he chose to wear it, and the album as a whole, without understanding Eckhart's perspective, Kendrick's spiritual journey + struggles, and his entire discography being about duality (Good Kid, Maad City, u/i on TPAB, Damn's "wickedness or weakness?", MMBS's mirror dynamic, all of those 4 albums telling a chronological story (one example: the end question of Mortal Man on TPAB is the entire subject matter of Damn), and sooooooooo many other examples). & s/o to you for pointing out that the story of the album isn't over, we're watching the album unfold this very moment, and I expect that a lot of stuff will make more sense once the tour starts and if he starts doing interviews. There's a lot of deep meanings to the album and what he's doing, and the full picture is still coming into focus. Kendrick is trying to do something very important. Or, more accurately, something extremely important is being done through him.

Thank you for such a clear break down. Other peoples videos about Kendrick performance were giving me nightmares.

Jesus is God. He's fully God and fully human. He was created perfect and remained perfect until His death. The purpose of the crucifixion was redemption for our sins, the ultimate sign of the love He has for us, and to overcome death - all things that were accomplished. Jesus is the ONLY way to salvation. He IS the savior. Kendrick is going about it the wrong way. On the surface, and how most people will interpret it - is that Kendrick is portraying a savior and looks to be worshiped on stage as God. It's unethical, blasphemous, and wrong. I really want to like Kendrick. But blasphemy is an immediate dealbreaker.

He definitely has an interesting view on Christ. I believe Christ was definitely perfect and took the weight of our sin because he was perfect. But I really like this actually. Cool concept

Well worded, I can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into the script for this video. Thank you, keep up the good work. God bless you and anyone who reads this, we are all one family ❤️

Christ bleeds not because he is not prefect, but because he carries everyone's sin upon him. He is the saviour. The crown of thorns is such a beautiful metaphor for how Christ was taking mission not as an elite, royal king surrounded with pleasure and power, but a man anointed to serve. It juxtaposes the expectation that people had assuming Christ was to come in glory, splendour with the most glorious crown to validate him. I think Kendrick's version of the crown is similar to Kanye's. Men who are gifted with power, fame are anointed into becoming role models just like Christ. Just as any other human, they love the power, the pleasure, the attention, but they struggle with how they should use it. The duality of trying to save yourself and also playing a role in helping others is a big issue they face. Kendrick's crown is made of diamonds to present his hard work and journey to be called king. The thorns however torment him with the pressure & responsibility that his followers and fans have placed on him. "He can't please everybody" hence the crown is heavy on those who wear it. His answer to the problem is to declare to his followers that he has problems, just like them, he is looking for answers. Each to their own, the only thing man can do at this point is to serve themselves and become the saviour they are looking for.

"Before Abraham was, I am." Jesus Christ is Lord

This is a fantastic deep dive into the crown. I have been trying to figure it out all along as it felt like this walking contradiction. Understanding his mythic view of Christianity really made things click into place for me.

Thank you Omar, always making classics

Such an important message in this record .. More will be revealed .. time is perspective.. life is perspective.. as an addict in recovery, if I can surrender to myself I get empathy for the sick and suffering.. Honesty Hope Action Courage Integrity Willingness Humility Unconditional Love Discipline Perseverance Spiritual Awareness Service If I practice these principals in all my affairs the ripple affect in my circle grows to others . Nice breakdown

kendrick is good with word play throwing in disses but truth at the same time..but that can be dangerous

I'm bingeing all of your Kendrick videos he is my favorite artist and your videos are so thought and insightful!

great video man. thanks

The background music is too loud. I can’t hear you clearly

Amazing video, I appreciate it 👌🏼

Beautiful video & dissection

Some people are so ignorant of what he is saying

great video man!

The word became flesh. Jesus is the only one who never sinned because He is God in the flesh.

You did him Justice…PNG… thanks for the video

Love this 🙏🏿

Really good breakdown. But we need more videos like these😂❤

Kendrick Lamar is the BEST hip hop artist out now. I respect your opinion but I don’t think Kendrick is comparing his self to Jesus.

Self-Flagellation and consented and volunteered crucifixion is a thing I witnessed when I was a kid during the holy week procession in Philippines. I just thought that it was a poetic expression and love letter to God. Though the process can sometimes be disagreeable.

Great essay bro

Great video

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. JESUS is more than just a prophet. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. JESUS is the living WORD of GOD.

I wasn’t going to comment on this But as a man of deep faith who is also IMMENSELY Flawed in his path, Walk With the Almighty. I can and to degree see what Kendrick is expressing, Issue is they’re a few things within his album that show a CLEAR Contrast between the Man who Proclaimed Jesus Of Nazareth as the Messiah in “How much a dollar cost off TPAB” to a man speaking on praying to trees, crystals, and other “New age” analogies and teachings. (Which in biblical context is utter blasphemy) ALSO His reverence for a man who denies JESUS CHRISTS DIETY cc Elkhart toole, who in Wikipedia is credited as his spiritual adviser, a man who denies The divinity of Christ (which IS also used as a way in the New Testament to detect the anti christ) This is the issue I notice no one is speaking on. Not to mention his equation of being gay, trans to what the trans Atlantic slave trade did. J Edgar Hoover was a closeted gay man, Chairman Fred Hampton was a black freedom fighter, notice their endings??? I hope and Pray God of heaven removes the scales on Mr Lamar’s eyes, it’s evident he went looking to the book of Enoch for answers, when the Bible, the real word of God was right there

Some things shouldn’t touched. He took such a a sacred symbolism and used it in his “art” but it really is one of the most narcissistic stage I’ve ever seen because he is taking the greatest portrait of sacrifice to promote himself and push his agenda. Kendrick Lamar can send the same message w/o tainting such an sacred image especially to his audience that don’t giv a shit about Christianity like u ppl, like u, and majority of other think that it is ok, but what he did was straight up disrespectful. Seriously, he is putting ketchup on his face with Tiffany co thorn crown. People who think it is okay don’t know the gravity of what Jesus did when he was on the cross. It is such a a sacred thing. Like I really don’t understand. If he was dressing up as Muhammed and comparing himself to Muhammad, people would be freaking out. Like seriously i usually don’t get offended, but his actions made me sick because of his ignorant.

Jeremiah 17:5 Cursed be the man that trusteth in man and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord

Glad somebody else finally got this right 🙏 Jesus is LORD None are righteous Tolle is poison And Jesus encouraged people to judge righteously.

Completely wrong. Jesus Christ is PERFECT. He represents the perfect sacrifice for our imperfections. And by His sacrifice, and our acknowledgement, acceptance of His sacrifice we are made perfect in God's eyes. We are the imperfect. Jesus suffered for our imperfection. The cross represents the that which is Holy being used for that which is Evil, but by Christ sacrifice it is reinstated to perfection, diviness. Kendrick is off the path here, and Tolle, though he has some very true and enlightening thoughts, he is off the path. Jesus Christ is probably the most described in the bible, I dont understand how so many popular/known figures misunderstood. Do they read the bible, just read it man. He is more than a prophet, and he wants to show us what makes Him who He is, and if we follow in His footsteps, we can be Christlike, we were made in God's image but we are consumed with the flesh, that which dies, instead of that which lives forever. Yes when he bleeds on the cross it shows he is 'flesh' just like us, but what happens after it is to show us that He is Lord, He has conquered death with all the sins of man. The flesh suffers in the victory of the spirit

we just gon ignore he said Jesus was imperfect?

Hi, thank you so much for explaining it all briefly. While there was videos of people, mostly men from Christianity RU-vid pages, they were so quick to label Kendrick the devil, satan, or even about mocking Jesus or even disrespecting him. I understood every part as I watched til the end, and nowadays everything is taken out of context, sadly. Thank you again for explaining this! Also, music is art, and art can be music. With true meaning and explanation

This was definitely the best 👌

Bright mind, the greatest thing about every life experience the we collectively witness or are a part of is the difference of interpretation as is any masterpiece or respectable piece of art

Jesus was a perfect man as it says in the Bible, who was surrounded by evil. Kendrick is going a weird way and I’m not sure if it’s good

Christ isn't an archetype. He's the truth. That's why you can make him an archetype. He, not yourself, is the way to the throne.

The entendres in everything.kendrick is a true artist.i personally I think he's revealing something to us.like he's trying to fight his way out. He's too much bro

well yeah but you basically commited blasphemy too, you cant utter imperfection and Christ in the same sentence.

We come from a perfect place. This might be the reason that many can’t handle this duality. We’re here to help, learn, experience and spread light.

Thank you somebody that understands!!🔥🔥

I fck with Kendrick HARD but he way 2 much into himself. He a rapper but he thinks he a profit or a chosen one or a messenger, He thinks he about to change the world or idk wtffff... i get ur message but chill kendrick. Just rap

In simplest form kendrik is wrong because he is convincing people that you can be accepted by god even when you are committing blasphemy. 1 John 3:6 says, "No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him".

Jesus said to be LIKE him. He didn’t say to BE him. Just as Kendrick is not our savior. We are not our savior. If you believe that God can be achieved through your own hard works, you don’t understand what Jesus did for us on the cross.

Yo you played Bashfortheworld in the intro i subscribed off that alone

Thank you for the video, what is the music playing in the background?

im pretty sure him saying "imperfection is beautiful. they judge you, the judge christ." was saying that if christ was perfect and they judged him even unto his death, then not even perfection would be satisfactory to the public.

Hi ! First of all, nice work! Would it be possible to have the name of the piece used during all the analysis?

You got it 🙏👍

He’s talking about having a savior complex. It’s a creative way to say that.

Blasphemy!!! And my man who narrating needs salvation so does Kendrick 💯

The irony maybe of having a crown of thorns made of diamonds.

The knowledge of the Apple was judgement. The sin the devil did toward us. He is saying God is within us so when we judge each other, we do Christ. He’s been called the voice of a generation, so he has influence, but know he is not perfect to be a savior, Christ is.

Very good explanation. I am a believer in god, but also a Kendrick Lamar fan. I don’t know if this was the doing of god, but I while I was praying, I asked for a message letting me know if Kendrick was wrong or right for what he did during the performance. This video answered my question, which is Kendrick is not wrong after all. Now I believe that Christian’s are just being offended only because he wore a crown of thorns and don’t bother do look deeper in the message. Thank you and god for bringing me this video. Kendrick fan forever

Also the Godspeed for women’s rights he says at the end is a pro-choice protest with all that’s been going on with abortion laws. I really appreciate him showing support.

2:26 is where we differ

Nice take

This is so beautifully said. Kendrick is for everything Jesus stood for - love, unity, truth and forgiveness. None of Jesus's actual words or actions swayed from this ever and that's the truth. The religion of Christianity, as man created it, unfortunately has alot of "us against them" added into it which is in total opposition of what Christ stood for. Christ didn't create the religion of Christianity, people did. Thank you Kendrick for your example of love, unity, truth and forgiveness that you show through your music. God is influencing alot of people in a beautiful way through the gift of clarity and music you've been given.

I'm sure kendrick made this project for live shows, it just sounds so much better and if he wanted to get a massive reach that would be the perfect place. He's attacking western culture by the jugular. Also that outro just says allot, cos obviously everyone brings up Christianity for the argument about abortion, so someone who follows the Bible, sitting there screaming it, is powerful.

Powerful

By definition this act is not blasphemous for he doesn't speak sacrilegiously of God but it is more, artistic and a display of understanding to the Lord and his people. What he is doing is an expression of what Jesus did, you could say it's "shock factor esk" but that's music and acting for ya in 2022. What matters is where the performers heart is and we can see Kendricks is with God.

Fpor anyone who's wondering, the song playong in the background is Jay Electronica's Exhibit C.

I’m not too sure about this creator’s biblical interpretation of Christ as “imperfect.” His human form served a distinct purpose of redemption, but He, in fact, was sinless. And to point, I’m seriously having a hard time getting through this particular record by Kendrick, as a huge fan. I think his concentration is really on PG Lang, and I think that should be a part of that interpretation. I have an inkling that he may be trying to undercut and put to rest a former image as “the voice of a generation,” given how his GKMC, TPAB, and DAMN are a trilogy , showcasing this persona he is putting to rest with his departure from TDE. That persona, who authored those albums, caused a huge shift -but in a lot of ways, it seems this album’s focus on grieving is really K-Dot (another old moniker he put to rest that we love to still call him affectionately) transitioning into another frame of mind, not sticking to this “Vessel of God” he finally dealt with at the wrap of DAMN (“if Anthony killed ducky…”). As such, this album -and the light drama surrounding it between TDE and Kendrick- elicits something a bit forced, but still drawing to a close as performed in the Heart pt. 5. Another way to put it is that this album is an epilogue to those three big hitters that landed this artist and storyteller a Pulitzer Prize. He’s moved on and I think it’s to really focus on whatever the “next thing” is for Kendrick beyond those three records (and ultimately, MMATBS).

All of that for him to Jesus was a "prophet"? He made a crown of thorns in cover with diamonds also slat blood all over him during this performance He needs proper guidance in how to interpret the bible and it's lessons I'm not saying he's intention was to provoke christians or to mock christ or whatever ... solely his lack of understanding for God's word and every Kendrick stan will fall for this

Jesus is King

Art

Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour Amen

J cole- Change is my second favorite song and I am glad it was featured in this video.

shoutout bash

what song is it at the beggining starting at like 40-50 seconds in.. anyone know? "i'm trying to fill my pockets full of these presidents" shazam doesnt have it.

If Kendrick doesn't see Jesus as a God but merely a prophet. He's not the man I thought he was

What is that song you used in the intro??

Kendrick was my favorite artist for many, many years but from the first time i listened to Mr Morale i felt very very iffy about it. Even as i listened to it more trying to grow onto it i just couldnt do it. Now ive finally woken up and realize there is no Godliness within the rich in the music industry. I'll still listen to kendrick every here and there but definitely am not constantly listening to his music like i used to lol...

Beautiful is what it is

But Christ was perfect

I’m just confused bc, in the song collard greens, which features Kendrick, he says he’s a god. So it’s hard to figure out if this is blasphemy or not, or maybe he represents change? Idk someone please help

Crist was not imperfect

Nothing new. This has been done a million times. Old tricks done for a new generation who doesn't know....or doesnt care to know what came before them. There is absolutely nothing deep about this symbolism. Just a " provocative " image for attention and headlines.

„Kendrick made you think about it but he is not your savior“

Jesus is perfect , thats the only way he could be our saviour

Have you listened to the album tho

Kendrick’s blasphemy is why I’m starting to be weary of him….. same way Koonye went full looney when he started calling himself Yeezus

I think there is a duality when it comes to judgment. First, we should be careful about how we judge. We should not judge hypocritically. We are to move the plank from our eye first, then help our brother. Second, we should not judge according to appearance but with righteous judgment. To criticize something before you investigate the matter will lead to unjust accusations. Third, judging is needed. How do we define what or who is good or bad? We judge. For example, if you see a guy walking around your neighborhood in the middle of the night and checking all the car doors, you wouldn't say, "I won't judge him." You would probably say, "He is a criminal," and call the cops. Thus, you are ultimately judging. Our actions need judgment. Living without judgment is living without accountability, which will lead people to hell (metaphorically and spiritually speaking). We should call out the hypocrisy and lies justly and without shame. On Kendrick: I think Kendrick has lost his way. But I do believe that Jesus can save him, though. I'm sure being famous is tough. At the top is where the devil lives in this world. He will come after you if you try to find God. I think that this is happening to Kendrick. His album is like a testimony. He's hurt and confused and searching. Who's praying for him? Kendrick has to make a choice, the world or God. He can't have both. If you're Christ's, you have to forsake the world. You must die to yourself and bear your cross. Being saved requires sacrifice. But before all that, Kendrick must ask if he truly believes. That's the biggest question. With true faith, one is born again of the Holy Spirit and is made into a new creation. The archaic man is buried with the law, and the spiritual man is born free in Christ Jesus. Until Kendrick is born again, he can be used by the devil. This is true for all none believers. Jesus doesn't support abortions just like he didn't support the killing of Cain. God is life. That's why He promises everlasting life to those who believe. Anyway, I digress. Please, pray for Kendrick.

You nailed the I am not your savour and bleeding red stuff I also thought the fact he labelled Jesus a prophet was very telling. My gf was like whoa I didn’t expect him to get so religious with the womens rights thing? And I was like I dunno though coz he just labelled christ a prophet and not the son of god/god which you know most Christian’s do it’s set him apart from the flock. But you brought it full circle to the collective which is a view I share with mr eckhart for example lately I’ve been practicing or strengthening my links to the collective by so math problems psychically it’s something I can do naturally with music art and martial arts but maths always been a challenge so to truly test it and prove it’s existence to my gf I had her give me a math problem that I would grab the answers too from within the collective it was 4 x 17 I guess it’s not a difficult sum for certain people but I have zero GCSEs and don’t math I can’t even tell you peoples birthdays or whatever coz I don’t do numbers. I grabbed the answer out of nothing and it was write and I was surprised as her that I got it right…it could be coincidence but I don’t think so it felt too much like how I can instantly find notes on guitars and pianos without training to know what they are an instinct if you will. Eckhart is a very smart man, so is kendrick and so are you. We can all lift each other out of this mess and we have an ancient resource of psychic knowledge at our fingertips to help us built on 1.9 million years of collective suffering we are basically fungus that’s been led to believe its become completely autonomous.

“I’m looking to be the God MC, you look at my head you see thorns there”

"You looking to be the God Mc, you look at my hat and see thorns there"

What’s the song at 00:50 ?