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Jan 2, 2026 33 min

The Finale

from For Better, For Verse Hosted by Justin Crisp

In this episode, Justin Crisp and Jewelle Bickel explore the final chapters of the Gospel of Luke, discussing the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. They delve into the significance of the Last Supper, the agony in the garden, the betrayal by Judas, the trials before various authorities, and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The conversation highlights the theological implications of these events and their relevance to our faith, particularly the understanding of Jesus as the "suffering servant." Jesus' death and resurrection harness acts of great evil and turn them into the means by which God forgave and saved the world. Yet Jesus' earliest followers can't get their heads around the idea of a God who works in this way—at least, not until the very last moment. They were called to witness these events and be changed, and so are we.

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