Sunday, December 18, 2005
Sacrifice & Truth
There was so much more I really wanted to unpack in greater detail - like Aslan's breath bringing the stone creatures back to life after his resurrection. His battle was with the White Witch, only he could destroy her, noboby else.
Another story line I'd love to pursue one day is Lewis' understanding of Atonement. In LWW, he 'supposes' one them - the Ransom theory. Are there others? In what contexts in the scriptures are the different theories used and explained?
Since the Law hasn't been around forever, how did those born before it 'accomplish righteousness?' In other words, how was their sin covered? (Check out Romans 5 & 6 for some help.) Has that changed? If so, how?
In Narnia, Aslan tells the children there is no need to discuss the past. How do react to that? How come? Could (should) that happen in the 'real world?' Would that have been easy or hard for you why?
There's one question that has left some serious wounds in me over these last two weeks. We've looked at the hero who uses sacrifice and truth. We've looked at the villian who uses treachery and deceit. Which tools do I use the most? I'm not always real proud of my answer to that question.
Aslan gives Peter two plans for battle - in case he is not able to help Peter. Why? Is this Lewis supposing that Jesus, in his humanity had to trust the Father through death and had no assurance that he would come back to life?
Next week we will look at our role (the children) in the Christmas story. See ya' Christmas morning.
Another story line I'd love to pursue one day is Lewis' understanding of Atonement. In LWW, he 'supposes' one them - the Ransom theory. Are there others? In what contexts in the scriptures are the different theories used and explained?
Since the Law hasn't been around forever, how did those born before it 'accomplish righteousness?' In other words, how was their sin covered? (Check out Romans 5 & 6 for some help.) Has that changed? If so, how?
In Narnia, Aslan tells the children there is no need to discuss the past. How do react to that? How come? Could (should) that happen in the 'real world?' Would that have been easy or hard for you why?
There's one question that has left some serious wounds in me over these last two weeks. We've looked at the hero who uses sacrifice and truth. We've looked at the villian who uses treachery and deceit. Which tools do I use the most? I'm not always real proud of my answer to that question.
Aslan gives Peter two plans for battle - in case he is not able to help Peter. Why? Is this Lewis supposing that Jesus, in his humanity had to trust the Father through death and had no assurance that he would come back to life?
Next week we will look at our role (the children) in the Christmas story. See ya' Christmas morning.
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