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This message was delivered at a memorial service. In this homily, Alex Portillo explores the themes of faith, perspective, and healing through the story of the blind man in John 9. He emphasizes how Jesus' actions reveal a deeper understanding of suffering and redemption, encouraging listeners to see their struggles through the light of faith. C.S. Lewis's insights on faith as a means of understanding reality are also discussed, culminating in a message of hope regarding death and resurrection.

Takeaways

• The podcast is a personal teaching from Alex Portillo.
• The story of the blind man illustrates the importance of perspective.
• Jesus' healing is not just physical but also transformative for one's outlook on life.
• C.S. Lewis argues that faith provides clarity and understanding of reality.
• Faith helps us see our pain within a larger context of hope.
• Death is not the end but a transition to something greater.
• God's compassion is ever-present, even in our suffering.
• Healing is a process that requires faith and openness to light.
• The narrative of suffering can be reframed through faith.
• The message of love and assurance from God is central to healing.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

00:50 The Story of the Blind Man: A Lesson in Perspective

06:46 C.S. Lewis: Faith as the Light of Understanding

10:43 Death and Resurrection: A New Perspective Through Faith

12:51 God's Compassion and Assurance of Healing

After the main interview ended, Alex Portillo and Kevin Grasso continued the conversation with some practical discussion about Bible translation. This bonus segment delves into how the phrase “perfect love casts out fear” is misunderstood. We also look at the story of Jacob's ladder in the Masoretic text, Septuagint, and Targum. It’s an unscripted, behind-the-scenes look at the kind of translation insights that didn’t make it into the main episode.

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