Show Notes
Session 4 of the Christianity Explored course talks about the cross and God’s plan to deliver us from the punishment for sin through the death of Jesus. This episode explores Jesus’ predictions in Mark, the way we see the Trinity displayed at the cross, and how to provide guidance on some common objections that the cross raises.
Guest: Dr David Chapman, Professor of New Testament and Archaeology at Covenant Theological Seminary
00:00 Welcome 00:26 Meet Dr David Chapman 00:49 Session 4: The Cross 02:15 Taking the temperature of the room 04:38 Mark 10.45 06:26 What does "ransom" mean? 07:46 Jesus' three predictions in Mark 09:00 Our reactions to the cross 12:05 Isn't it cruel for God the Father to punish the Son? 14:30 Why did the temple curtain tear? 16:52 The two things guests should see at the cross 17:34 The Great Swap 19:19 Key Takeaways 20:43 Thank you for joining us!
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