In the introduction Peter Rollins that chapter 1 points to revelation and concealment are not opposites. He says that "the Word of God has mystery built into its very heart."
In chapter 1 Peter Rollins uses two examples that struck me:
The first is the example of viewing a piece of art at a museum (p. 16). This helps me see how what I bring to the viewing affects how I experience the art work. If I look for what some expert tells me about a painting I will not really experience that painting. Does this help you see the richness of God as mystery? Could this transform you?
The second is the image of a baby being held by the mother (p. 17). Rollins says that the baby does not understand the mother but "rather experiences being known by mother." Does this help you see how we experience and know God? Could this transform you?
What caught your heart in chapter 1?
I have very clearly felt the embrace of God, like a baby might be embraced by its mother. It is almost impossible to describe or understand, except that I know it is true. I have felt it in times of grief, in times of anxiety, and sometimes randomly throughout my life. Anyone else?
ReplyDeleteJust checking to see if you can read this. I could see Linda's comment. By the way, it would appear Google dumped my original comment because I wasn't logged in.
ReplyDeleteIt appears that anyone can see the blog by using the URL, but a person must be logged in to a google account in order to comment. We can check with the group to see if they are comfortable using a google account.
ReplyDeleteGood idea Linda.
DeleteAlso, I like your comment. I have felt God's embrace many times. I like the image of a baby in a mother's arms. I know God's loving embrace. I do not know how to describe it or understand it, in fact, I think I don't really have the desire any more to understand it.