The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
The Exodus and Jubilee ft. Dr. John Bergsma
Mar 12, 2025
Dr. John Bergsma, a renowned biblical scholar, joins the discussion on the deep connections between the Exodus and Jubilee. The conversation highlights the transformative power of the Jubilee year, urging listeners to embrace forgiveness and mercy. They explore the Exodus narrative as a powerful metaphor for liberation and spiritual renewal, linking the ten plagues to divine intervention and human identity. Additionally, the role of reconciliation as a path to modern freedom is examined, inspiring a call to deepen one’s relationship with God.
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- The Exodus story illustrates not just a physical liberation from slavery but also a profound spiritual awakening and relationship restoration with God.
- The Jubilee year offers believers a unique opportunity for graces, urging active participation through mercy, forgiveness, and deepened faith practices.
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The Journey to Embrace the Jubilee
A significant transformation took place during the Great Jubilee year of 2000 for many individuals, particularly those who were initially skeptical. One example is Dr. Bergsma, who began the year deeply cynical about Catholic practices such as indulgences and pilgrimage, rooted in his Protestant background. However, by the end of the year, he felt compelled to convert to Catholicism, revealing the profound impact that the spiritual atmosphere and graces of the Jubilee had on him. This journey exemplifies how the declared sacred time of the Jubilee can operate in a person's life, even if they initially doubt its significance.
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