Month: June 2015
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I Am and the Light VIII: The Blind Man and Humility
Don: In the story of the blind man, the disciples saw the blind man as an opportunity to discuss theology, by asking “Who sinned?” It’s a common trait of humanity to seek judgment. Jesus, however saw in the situation an opportunity to be re-creative, to heal the blind man and bring him into the light….
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I Am and the Light VII: The Blind Man
Don: Here is the scriptural context for our continuing discussion of God as Light: “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12) In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines…
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I Am and the Light VI: Inner and Outer Darkness
Don: Since no man can see the true light of God and live, perhaps darkness is a place of grace, of temporary sanctuary for Fallen Man. After the Fall, Adam and Eve went into hiding, into a place of darkness. God had to come looking for them. They also sought to cover themselves from their…