This week, Steve and Rich are talking about the fact that Jesus died for us and for our sins. It's the atonement. What it accomplishes is reconciliation with God and purification and cleansing from sins. Rich goes over some theories on how it is that Jesus' death brings these things but what is important to remember above everything else is that when Jesus died, He died in our place as a substitute for us. Steve puts it in simple terms saying, Jesus died for me. It might seem so simple, but we would consider it extremely important in understanding theology. Steve and Rich both express how it can be difficult to discuss this concept without getting emotional. It means everything. This theme was even seen in the Old Testament sacrificial system as Rich reminds us. Jesus was and is the perfect sacrifice. Steve finally urges us to remember that the atonement should not just be a fact we accept as knowledge but should be something that continuously moves our soul.
Recommendations from Rich:
The Exodus Narrative - Study Exodus 12-13
Mike Lockwood's Stories Collective interview - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c32KuQqcQoOYQdeLClmzN?si=b38bbaae8f9c476d
*available wherever you listen to podcasts, Stories Collective Ep. 78
Desert Springs' Doctrinal Statement - https://www.dscchurch.com/values-beliefs
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