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Yes, at least something of it.
What woke me to this was my recent interest in classic novels and also music and art. They give us access into the minds of the authors. A novel, for example, has characters created by the author who then then puts his or her own thoughts and words into their mouths The more we read the more we get to knw the author, perhaps even better than their own family members.
The Gospels give us parables, words and actions attributed to Jesus. They give us access into his way of thinking, his mind, and a deeper realization of who he is. Today I was reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The image Jesus creates for us is one of a Father who overlooks the insults and stupidity of both of his sons. The reconciliation is all up to them. the Father freely welcomes them.
That is the way Jesus understands the Father and all we need for reconciliation. For a closer walk with Jesus we must read the Gospels and read them slowly, entering into them.
What woke me to this was my recent interest in classic novels and also music and art. They give us access into the minds of the authors. A novel, for example, has characters created by the author who then then puts his or her own thoughts and words into their mouths The more we read the more we get to knw the author, perhaps even better than their own family members.
The Gospels give us parables, words and actions attributed to Jesus. They give us access into his way of thinking, his mind, and a deeper realization of who he is. Today I was reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The image Jesus creates for us is one of a Father who overlooks the insults and stupidity of both of his sons. The reconciliation is all up to them. the Father freely welcomes them.
That is the way Jesus understands the Father and all we need for reconciliation. For a closer walk with Jesus we must read the Gospels and read them slowly, entering into them.