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We will God's grace and redemption plan.
The Bible is full of rich symbolism. If we only focus on words literally, we can loss of deep spiritual meaning. For today's learning, we will focus on the beginning of the book of Genesis. In Genesis 1:16, we read:
"So Allah made the two great lights, namely the greater one to rule the day and which is smaller to rule the night, and also the stars. " (Genesis 1:16, TB)
Important Principle: Sola Scriptura
Sola Scriptura is an important principle which means all interpretations must be based on the Bible. Therefore, the symbolism in the Bible must not deviate or go out of the context of the Bible itself. So, symbolism it must be able to be explained or found in verses, chapters, or even other books in the Bible.
So Jesus said again to the crowd, said- he said: "I am the light of the world; whoever follows Me, he will not walk in the dark, but he will have the light of life. " - John 8:12 we must do the work of Him who sent Me, as long as it's still day; night will come, where there is no one that can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light world. - John 9:4-5 you are the light of the world... That's how it should be your light shines in front of people, so that they see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven. " - Matthew 5:14-16 because now salvation is closer to us than when we become believers. It's already night, it's almost afternoon. Therefore let's take off our deeds darkness and put on the weapon of light! - Romans 13:11-12 and wise people will glow like horizon light, and which has led a lot
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Does this biblical symbolism give you a new and deep understanding?
This part is the best, we will learn why just by eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge can make God so angry. At first glance, it may look like God is acting cruel, right? To understand it, read Genesis 3 as a whole. In this reading, try to find the symbolism of the following things:
• Serpent → See Revelation 12:7-9.
• Eat the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil → See Romans 1:21-22.
• Eat the fruit of the tree of life → See Genesis 3:22 & Revelation 22:14.
Interesting, isn't it? That the main problem is not just the act of eating fruit, but symbolism in
The Return
This action symbolizes that humans deliberately choose to determine right and wrong according to their own size. An analogy that might help is like a child who was instigated by his naughty friend to say to his parents, "Papa, Mama, starting today I don't want to anymore obey the rules of Papa and Mama. I'm big enough and can decide what's good and right according to I am alone." As wise parents, will we ignore this kind of attitude? Of course not. Rebellion against the authorities will have a negative impact. In this example, the child who decides to go out from the authority and protection of his parents will face the consequences—facing the difficulties of living alone because of losing access to the facilities previously provided by his parents.
What is extraordinary is the character of God which is so clearly seen in Genesis chapter 3. Here, God as God The one who is fair and righteous does not let human rebellion go. However, at the same time, God also showing Himself as a God who is full of mercy and grace.
Second Reflection: Can you find in Genesis 3:14-22 which things are forms of God's justice, and which things are forms of God's mercy and grace?
Use the Plots, Characters, Settings (PCS) method that we have discussed last week to read the Song of Songs. Great. In it, we will find the story of a king who disguised himself as a worker in a vineyard, where he meets a girl, and they fall in love with each other. However, the king then left, and the girl I miss his presence so much. Until one day, the king returned to the vineyard with all the troops and His glory to pick up the girl and live happily ever after.
Third Reflection: This story is full of symbolism of God's plan. Did you manage to understand it?