Discover how 1st-century Jewish expectations shaped the story of Jesus and his radical approach to redemption. The conversation delves into the Gospel of Luke, revealing Jesus as more than a political liberator, offering spiritual salvation instead. Explore the poignant moments of doubt and faith surrounding his birth, the transformative journey to Emmaus, and the contrasting traditional views on redemption. Insights into Paul's letters provide a deeper understanding of redemption's significance in Christianity.
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Redefinition of Redemption
First-century Jewish people expected redemption as liberation from Roman oppression like Moses rescuing Israel from Egypt.
Jesus' actual mission confronted a larger enemy: death, sin, and the power of darkness, redefining redemption.
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Luke's Narrative Framing
Luke begins and ends with clear mentions of redemption, using poetic birth narratives to set expectations.
The birth of Jesus and John Baptist are linked as the start of God's redemption plan.
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Aphesis: The Year of Release
The Greek word aphesis means release or forgiveness, linked to the year of Jubilee, a time of liberation and repossession in Israel.
Jesus announces this release as the core of his redemptive mission.
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Redemption E7 — When murmurs about the birth of the Messiah began spreading, 1st-century Jewish people already had very specific expectations of what his redemption would look like. He was to be a new Moses who would overthrow Rome, enabling them to live freely in the land. But even after Jesus’ resurrection, none of that had happened. So what kind of redemption did Jesus actually accomplish? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the theme of redemption in the Gospel of Luke, uncovering ways that Jesus’ mission aligned with, subverted, and transcended Israel’s expectations.
CHAPTERS
Setup for Redemption in Luke (00:00-5:39)
Redemption at the Beginning and End of Luke (5:39-24:15)
The Cosmic Jubilee Has Arrived (24:15-30:53)
Cosmic Redemption from Sin, Death, and the Satan (30:53-50:41)
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SHOW MUSIC
“Mist of Blessing ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday
“Picnic ft. dannyfreeman” by Lofi Sunday
“Snowflake” by Lofi Sunday, Asaph's Arrows
BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.