Christ's own 'God-forsaken-ness' on the cross showed me where God is present where God had been present in those nights of deaths in the fire storms in Hamburg and where God would be present in my future whatever may come.
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Even the disciples of Jesus all fled from their master's cross. Christians who do not have the feeling that they must flee the crucified Christ have probably not yet understood him in a sufficiently radical way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that true understanding of Christ involves confronting the suffering and sacrifice he represents, rather than fleeing from it.
By stating that even Jesus's disciples fled from his crucifixion, Moltmann emphasizes that many Christians fail to fully comprehend the depth and radical nature of Christ's message and sacrifice. He argues that a genuine relationship with Christ requires an acceptance of his suffering and an understanding of the implications this has for faith and existence, rather than seeking comfort or avoiding difficult truths.
Themes
ChristSufferingDisciplesUnderstandingFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a Good Friday service while discussing the significance of Christ's sacrifice.
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