84. How Hope Changes Suffering

Suffering can do one of two things: break us or break us open. Beginning with Frederick Buechner's unforgettable image, John Ortberg explores Psalm 110 and one of the deepest ways Christians have read the Psalms: seeing the story of Jesus in their suffering, longing, and hope. Drawing from C.S. Lewis, Plato, and the mysterious biblical figure Melchizedek, John looks at how Jesus brings together two ancient hopes: the victorious king and the suffering servant. Jesus doesn't overcome suffering by avoiding it. He enters it. And because the story ends in resurrection, suffering doesn't have to get the final word. The difference between being broken and broken open is hope. In this episode: Psalm 110 • suffering • hope • Jesus • C.S. Lewis • Melchizedek • resurrection #Psalm110 #JohnOrtberg #Suffering #Hope #Jesus #CSLewis #Psalms 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Broken or Broken Open? 00:10 What Will Suffering Do to You? 00:37 The Danger of Armoring Yourself 00:54 Seeing Jesus in the Psalms 01:20 Is Biblical Prophecy a Crystal Ball? 01:55 How the New Testament Reads the Old 02:15 C.S. Lewis and “Second Meanings” 02:41 Plato's Remarkable Picture of a Righteous Man 03:32 Written Hundreds of Years Before Jesus 04:02 The Great Story Behind the Story 04:28 The Most Quoted Psalm in the New Testament 04:50 The Difference Is Hope 05:06 “The LORD Says to My Lord” 05:27 Who Is David Talking About? 06:10 Our Longing for a Good King 06:30 What If God Himself Comes? 06:54 The Mystery of Melchizedek 07:16 A Priest Before Israel Had Priests 07:39 God Is Bigger Than Our Tribe 08:13 God Is Way Bigger Than That 08:34 A Priest Who Is Also a King 08:59 Israel Expected a King Who Would Crush Enemies 09:18 The Other Story: The Suffering Servant 09:41 Jesus Brings the Two Together 09:50 The King Who Gets Crushed 10:13 Suffering Doesn't Get the Last Word 10:35 The Heavens Are Broken Open