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A Whip of Cords's avatar

Another beautifully written post. Many, even Christians, think “being Christian” is about “rules.” But as you have so elegantly explained, it really all about relationship with the One who created us in His image. I’ve begun to try to “see” people as “image bearers of God.” Looking at the world through this lens helps me be way less judgmental and realize we are all connected spiritually. Thank you again for this thoughtful post.

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As a pastor (Presbyterian minister), I will be preaching on Pentecost this Sunday. However, I am thinking more about Shavuot, which I will note began yesterday at sundown. Actually the title of my sermon is "Shavuot, Pentecost, and the Word of Revolution."

You might know this, but there is a legend that the Lord visited 70 nations, bringing Torah to each of them in their own language, but all refused to welcome it. However at Sinai, the children of Israel said, "All that the Lord hath commanded, we will do." (As it appears in the Geneva Bible!)

On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit descended on Jews gathered from near and far--gathered for Shavuot / Pentecost. They spoke in tongues, in praise of God, each in their own language--and they understood each other! The story of the nations refusing the word of God was reversed.

I could go on, but I think I might wind up preaching my sermon!

God bless you, Naomi.

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