Everyone with whom I study the Bible over time will say something like, “I studied this passage (insert time frame here) and this time I am seeing totally different things than I did then.”
We read in Hebrews 13:8 that Christ does not change. That is because He is part of the Godhead which is, in theological terms, immutable, unchanging. We read in 2 Peter 1:4 that the scripture reflects the nature and character of God.
So if the Word of God reflects the unchanging nature of God, how is it that when I come to passages year after year I see more and different things there?
So if the Word of God reflects the unchanging nature of God, how is it that when I come to passages year after year I see more and different things there?
Well,He is infinite and I'm not. How can I be surprised when I see something more in what He says as I mature and get to know Him better?
ReplyDeleteI think we'll be learning for all eternity, at least until we become infinite.
Right on. See 1/14/13 post.
DeleteSome things only appear with clarity when we are prepared to see them.
ReplyDeleteIn other cases the words of the 20th century philosopher Paul Simon apply:
ReplyDeleteAll ies in jest - still a man sees what he wants to see and disregards the rest.
Could not agree more with both thoughts.
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