What makes the cross of Jesus different from every other story of sacrifice?

In this episode, John explores the idea of scapegoating through the work of René Girard and how human societies have always dealt with conflict the same way: by finding someone to blame.

We find ourselves at the cross. The cross of Jesus changes everything. For the first time, the scapegoat is truly innocent and instead of justifying the system, the cross exposes it.

You’ll learn:

why humans instinctively assign blame
how rivalry and imitation lead to conflict
what scapegoating looks like in everyday life
how the cross reveals the truth about human systems
why God responds to blame with grace

In a world that runs on blame, the cross offers a different way.

Not more condemnation.
Not more scapegoats.

But grace.

📚 Today's Resources:
René Girard, The Scapegoat

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