The Christ-Like Journey – Jesus Forgave: Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Season 2, Episode 47 (Video)

Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah wrap up the conversation series – “The Christ-Like Journey” – in this episode of First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast. It’s a multi-episode series where the female pastors and the audience have learned from the most difficult things Jesus had to do during his time on Earth. And in this episode, it’s perhaps the hardest thing of all: Jesus Forgave.

It's a digital Bible study that’s by Luke 23:33-43, the crucifixion portion of The Passion story. Through the conversation, the women explain how forgiveness is central to Christianity, especially as portrayed through the Gospel of Luke. But they also note that there are some nuances that they feel people often misinterpret:

• The use of atonement theology – focusing on individual forgiveness instead of communal forgiveness
• Not including all of Jesus’ life in his act of salvation
• The difference between “Jesus died for our sins” and “Jesus died because of or sins”
• Connection between Jewish tradition of Jubilee and Jesus’ model of forgiveness
• The societal impact of what forgiveness may offer – for ourselves, others, and systems

The scripture and topic have so many themes to explore. You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

1. What’s been your experience or forgiveness? Either your need or your offering it?
2. How do you explain the difference between the two criminal’s responses?
3. What does forgiveness look like in the public sphere?

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