The Symbolic World 317 - Fr. Joseph Lucas - Sacrifice: The Paradox of Salvation
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Nov 24, 2023 Fr. Joseph Lucas, an Orthodox Christian priest and theological scholar, discusses sacrifice in Scripture, the understanding of the crucifixion, and how sacrifice applies to the Christian life. They explore the concept of sacrifice in relation to God, the symbolism of the Yom Kippur sacrifice, and the connection between sacrifice and salvation. They also delve into the power of faith in Christ to repel sin, the meaning of sacrifice in relation to human nature, and the paradoxes of leadership.
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Sacrifice: An Innate Human Desire
- Sacrifice is innate to human nature, stemming from a natural desire to offer to God.
- The first biblical sacrifice (Cain and Abel) demonstrates this, not propitiation for sin.
Cain's Rejected Sacrifice
- Cain's sacrifice wasn't rejected because God was angry but because of Cain's disposition.
- He offered leftovers, not the best, revealing a flawed internal intention.
Typological Interpretation of Scripture
- St. Cyril interprets scripture through a typological lens, seeing Old Testament elements prefiguring Christ.
- The law, including sacrifices, was pedagogical, preparing for Christ's fulfillment.