The Passion of Our Lord
Apr 18, 2025 • Fr Seraphim Saleeb
This sermon centers on the profound idea of trespass as a betrayal of God, focusing on how sin corrupted humanity's original state and fractured all relationships. The speaker explains that when mankind sinned, they betrayed holiness, immortality, and freedom, leading to enmity not only with God but also with other people, nature, and even oneself. Referencing Isaiah 53:10 and the Old Testament concept of the trespass offering (Leviticus 6), the core message is that Jesus Christ became the ultimate trespass offering through his crucifixion to pay the price for these betrayals. By sacrificing himself, Christ reconciled man with God and restored harmony to all broken relationships, as exemplified by previously hostile figures like Herod and Pilate becoming friends at the cross.
