I’m loving this game but I gotta go to bed at some point!

This exchange makes cry every time I see it.

I have loved this era of CT. Sad to see Tim move on. Praying for everyone there and the next president now.

I think generally people are more likely to understand "sacrifice of atonement" and it seems very true to the original. But, agreed that the Message is probably unhelpful at best on this one.

Ya, using "mercy seat" is fine by me, but probably requires just as much background knowledge and explanation. I probably lean towards the NIV or NRSV. NRSV has, "whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood."

First, calling the Message a translation is probably not accurate. Peterson always made clear it was a paraphrase based on one person's understanding of text. He took some liberties for sure. I don't see a problem with NIV, KJV, or NLT. They mostly align with other major translations on this verse.

One of my faves as well!

I love this image. I bought it on Christmas cards this year directly from Everett!

or better yet, share yourself with someone else out of your own weakness, and point them to Jesus, born lowly in Bethlehem. 2/2

See The Good Lord Bird. Not a movie. But very good series.