Redemption Arc

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Jan 27, 2023 · 3m

One element in storytelling that I enjoy is called a redemption arc. It’s where we get to see a character who was evil, hurtful, or just made a lot of mistakes …turned to good and brought into community. This theme in stories has strong ties to Christianity and to God’s own story of redemption. . In the Bible, Jesus is often called the Redeemer. But how does Jesus redeem us? Ever since humans first went their own way against God, we all became sinful, doing wrong against God and against one another. Our sin separated us from God, but He wanted us to be near Him again. That’s why He took our…