Stories of Symmetry

4-12 Our Cheerful Feet

Jonah ran away from God's call; Peter was told that he would be led where he did not wish to go. We have plans for ourselves, but if God calls, will we go? And when we do, will it be with cheerful feet?

 

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4-11 Benighted Beginnings

The Bible's most famous day is the Day of the Lord, but like all Jewish days, it begins in darkness and moves toward light.

 

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4-10 The Stolen Blessing

Jacob deceived his father and stole his brother's blessing, but it's a bit more complicated than it looks: Isaac may have been complicit.

 

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4-9 The Other Son

We have all heard about the prodigal son; he and his father teach us much about the natures of God and humanity. But what about the other son? His insights are just as valuable.

 

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4-8 Works of Faith

The apostle James said it best: How can you show me faith without works? Yet I will show you faith by my works.

 

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4-7 The Gift of Leviticus

Leviticus outlined specific rules so that people didn't have to question where they stood with God. This certainty, however, was only one of its gifts, as the book prepared the way for an even greater blessing.

 

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4-6 Opposite Pilgrims

Pilgrims travel across the world to arrive at a holy site. Christians, though, are opposite pilgrims who, being themselves holy temples filled with God's spirit, go out into the world.

 

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4-5 Great in His Time

Noah was described as a great man in his time, but was he great in all times? He did not argue on behalf of others the way that Abraham or Moses did. As for us, we should strive to be like those who are great for all time.

 

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4-4 Mirabilia (Not) Required

The afterlife reversed the fortunes of a purple-rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. For the former, it was not his wealth that sent him hell-bound, but his stubborn refusal to believe in God. Do we tend to do the same?

 

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4-3 If I were an Olive Tree

If I were a tree in Gethsemane, what would I have witnessed? The sleeping disciples, the praying master, the kiss of Judas, and more.

 

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