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Episode 90 - The Ugliness of the Cross and the Wrath of God

Episode 90 - The Ugliness of the Cross and the Wrath of God

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 Lent is underway, and in this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek continues the Lenten journey through Fleming Rutledge’s monumental book, The Crucifixion. This episode takes a deep dive into chapters 2 and 3, confronting the ugliness of the cross and rethinking the meaning of the wrath of God. Before the cross became a polished religious symbol, it was an instrument of terror, shame, and public humiliation. Rutledge insists that if we want to understand what the death of Jesus means, we must first face what it was: irreligious, degrading, and horrifying. Only by grounding the crucifixion in its historical reality can we begin to grasp how God’s justice and mercy meet at the cross. This episode also explores Rutledge’s reframing of divine justice—not as punishment for punishment’s sake, but as God’s work of rectifying what is broken. God’s wrath, she argues, is not an emotional outburst, but God’s active opposition to sin and evil for the sake of setting the world right. Key Takeaways • The cross was not a religious symbol but an instrument of public shame and terror. • The manner of Jesus’ death matters as much as the fact of his death. • Roman crucifixion was designed to humiliate, dehumanize, and warn entire populations. • God’s justice in Scripture is about rectification, not mere punishment. • Forgiveness restores relationships; justice seeks to make things right. • The wrath of God is not emotional rage but God’s active opposition to evil. • God’s justice is restorative, aimed at healing what sin has corrupted. Books Mentioned • The Crucifixion — Fleming Rutledge • The Day the Revolution Began — N. T. Wright • The Cross and the Lynching Tree — James Cone Scriptures Mentioned • John 1:29 • Isaiah 1:16–17 • Matthew 12:18 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook
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