If we simply take a look at some various things that 'brokenness' can describe, we will notice that the word is actually very dynamic, including the following:
- fragmented
- having the bone in pieces, fractured
- dashed
- split or ruptured
- not working properly
- completely defeated and dispirited
- poorly spoken
- bankrupt, having nothing of worth
- disconnected, loss of flow or signal
- poor design or implementation
- mostly obscured (such as by clouds)
Instead of re-enforcing the idea that word 'broken' equates to the weakening of important theological concepts such as sin, we must remind one another of the dynamic nature of what true brokenness actually means.
In addition to Psalm 51, where we are told that "the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart", I can think of no better way to connect brokenness and sin theologoically than the insitution of the sacrament, as described by the apostle Paul:
In addition to Psalm 51, where we are told that "the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart", I can think of no better way to connect brokenness and sin theologoically than the insitution of the sacrament, as described by the apostle Paul:
Calling us ever to remember the fulfillment of His promises in Isaiah 53:"the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” - (1 Corinthians 11:23-24)
"4 Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed."
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