They showed how the Wisdom of God is revealed in the surprises of history and that this wisdom, although now revealed, was often hidden from human understanding. Finally, God is revealed to us through Scripture. Sacred Scripture contains stories from early Jewish culture as well as the cultures of Israel's neighbors. It contains accounts of historical events, prophecies and the wisdom of ancient times.
It also contains the stories of the early Christian communities. These stories, histories and wisdom were recorded by human beings bound, like us, to certain cultural standards. Where is the hand of God in such a compilation?
The power of Scripture does not lie in the physical presence of the books, nor does it lie in the literal nature of the words recorded. Rather, the power of Scripture lies in its meaning, which is revealed to us by God. Think about your experience when reading a book or watching a movie. After a long day at work, you relish the opportunity to return home, curl up in your easy chair with a new novel or movie and enter into the world of the story that has been created for you.
The world of a particular story often looks different to different people. This is due to the fact that your experience of the world of the story is shaped, in part, by your own experience.
If you are a Native American reading a novel about the Little Big Horn, you will experience the character of Custer differently than a person whose ancestors settled in the West. How might we sometimes make similar errors? How can we set aside such concerns? Display the picture of Christ and the children.
See Matthew —4 ; Mark Why is it sometimes difficult to follow this counsel? How does this counsel compare with what the world teaches about how to achieve greatness? What does it mean to become as little children? See Mosiah Explain that although children are not perfect, they have many qualities that we must develop to inherit the kingdom of heaven.
These qualities include humility, meekness, and a willingness to believe. What have you learned from children? How can we become more childlike and more submissive to the will of our Father in Heaven? See Matthew , footnote 6 a; in this context, offend means to cause to stumble. What are some of the ways people cause children to stumble? Answers may include being a poor example to them, criticizing them unkindly, failing to teach them, and abusing them.
How does the Lord regard these offenses? See Matthew Elder M. How can being childlike ourselves help us care for children? Matthew Read and discuss Matthew , 21— In Matthew , what did the Lord say we should do if we have been offended? Why is this the best way to resolve disputes?
How did Jesus respond when Peter asked how often he should forgive? Explain that Jesus used this high number to teach that we should always forgive others. Why is it sometimes difficult to forgive? How have you been blessed as you have forgiven others or been forgiven by them? To further emphasize the importance of forgiving others, Jesus gave the parable of the unmerciful servant Matthew — Whom do the king and servants represent?
The king represents Heavenly Father, and the servants represent us. To love is hard, and if we are to love our neighbor as Christ taught, it will require sacrifice, inconvenience and emotional and physical pain in order to ensure every person in America is provided fair and equitable treatment under the law and in our communities. Donate to the newsroom now. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. July 23, , p.
Benny Cardullo. But what is the Good Samaritan story really about and why choose it as the name of our organization? In Luke 10 , a lawyer talks with Jesus about how he might inherit eternal life.
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