Ep 3.24 It’s Not Really an Apple with Rabbi Evan Ravski
Description
Pastor A.J. and Rabbi Evan dive into the “fall” of humanity. What are the different perspectives and theological meanings to this story in Judaism and Christianity? What are the differences? We talk about how this story affects our understanding of good and evil and our very relationship with our creator God. For those that follow the RCL this episode talks about Genesis 3:8-15 for Sunday, June 9th, 2024.
Discussion Questions:
1. What’s your working definition of sin?
2. Where does sin come from?
3. How does the perspective that Rabbi gives challenge your traditional beliefs?
4. Does God need humanity?
5. Do you do good things to “make up” for sin or something else?
6. How do you feel about the concept that God may have lied to them?
Other notes:
Correction: *Jesus’ genealogy is taken back all the way to Adam in the Gospel of Luke not Matthew.