What If God Doesn’t Want Sacrifice?

Welcome to today’s episode of the Daily Bible Refresh with Dr. Brad Miller, where we explore the New Testament reading from Hebrews 10:1-10 through a progressive Christian lens. Dr. Miller delves into the Message version to unravel the inadequacy of the old law and sacrifices, emphasizing that true faith is not driven by guilt, but by grace, compassion, and trust. He reflects on how both personal experience and scripture encourage us to embrace forgiveness over self-judgment, and introduces actionable steps for listeners to recognize where guilt dominates their spiritual journey.

Key Takeaways:
The old system of repeated sacrifices only intensified guilt and did not provide true healing or freedom.
Progressive Christianity urges us to reject faith practices rooted in fear and shame, and to focus on grace and forgiveness.
Jesus’s sacrifice represents God’s desire for presence and relationship, not violence or punishment.
“Once for all” means we are made fit for God by love, not by endless attempts to prove ourselves.
Healing and spiritual growth come from compassion, honesty, and sometimes humor—not from constant self-judgment or moral arithmetic.
Listeners are encouraged to identify where guilt drives their spirituality and to let grace be a new starting point.

Links referenced in this episode:
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