Turning the other cheek is one of Jesus' most well known sayings...but what does it actually mean? Are we supposed to be pacifists? Why did OT people pray for fire to rain down on enemies, yet we're supposed to turn the other cheek?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question to look at why some prayers seem to differ from the New Testament and specifically why we are called to turn the other cheek rather than seek revenge on those who do us wrong. We see that God has always been the same and that turning the other cheek may not mean what you think it does!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: 2 Kings 1:9-12; Luke 9:51-56; Matt. 5:38-39; Matt. 5:40-48; Luke 6:27-36; Rom. 12:18-21; Prov. 19:11; Lam. 3:22-24, 30; Heb. 13:8; Mal. 3:6; Ezek. 18:32; Ezek. 33:11; 2 Pet. 3:9; Acts 4:23-31; Luke 23:33-43; 1 Pet. 2:23; Matt. 6:14-15.

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