Scot McKnight considers the meaning of Jesus life, death, and resurrection to transcend a “single” theory. Instead, using the illustration of a full set of clubs, Scot contends we need to view the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus from the breadth of understanding found in the history of the church. You may read more in his little book, A Community Called Atonement.
Here are some thoughts on the Hebrews 10 passage from the RCL for this coming Sunday and the celebration of the Fourth Sunday in the Season of Advent. We often just live in our head. Jesus demonstrated a “body of obedience” given once for all. What does your following Jesus look like in your body?