jesus-receives-the-blow-and-does-not-pass-it-on

Jesus absorbs the full force of resentment, authority, and fear, and refuses to answer in kind. He summons no sword and no angels but prays, Father, forgive them. Here is a life that receives the blow and does not pass it on: not weakness, but a power held in trust rather than force. Rests on: [[jesus-is-the-new-adam-communion-held-by-trust-not-control]]