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Episode Synopsis
The ancient Hebrews were to hit the economic reset button every fifty years, restoring the people and the land they had accumulated back to the original tribal allotments God had proscribed. The Jubilee functioned as a time-designated practice in the Hebrew Bible for liberation, restoration, and the redistribution of wealth. In this episode, Matt and Nick explore the concept of Jubilee and its profound connection to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. We delve into how Jesus embraced and expanded this concept, viewing Himself as the ultimate cosmic liberator. Through His teachings, Jesus redefined the idea of freedom and renewal, emphasizing a life marked by generosity, love, and communal well-being. We examine how Jesus’ call to His followers to embody these values reflects the spirit of Jubilee in a new, transformative light. The Jubilee ideal can have culture-shaping, world-changing significance when embodied by the community of Jesus, that is, if we dare not to leave it as a relic of bygone Bible days.Interlude Music: Heavenly Bound by AluvioTheme Song: Believe by PosthumorousConnect with Us: Website Youtube Instagram
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