WEEK 2 (March 11, 2012) Water. For us, today, water is nothing more than an everyday "thing" that we see, drink, or use. But back in Jesus' time, water was life. It was also chaos. We see in Genesis 1 that before God created anything, He hovered over the face of the waters. I don't know what that means, but in Jesus time, it water symbolized chaos. Namely, water on oceans or lakes. But there was also water that they called "living water" that came from springs and rain and wells. That water was for drinking, cleaning, and surviving. So when Jesus calmed the storm... He was showing power over chaos. When He called Himself "Living Water"... He was showing power over death... He brought life. So isn't it interesting that in John 19, we see that during Jesus' crucifixion, that when His side is pierced, blood and WATER flow out? Now I know there are medical reason for that... but there is a distinction between blood and water... it's as if God was reminding us that out of Jesus flows life and power over the chaos. Maybe it's overthinking it... but isn't it interesting what happens when we don't just "skim" over a passage, but we really read it, what the Holy Spirit reveals to us.
BOTTOM LINE:
BOTTOM LINE:
God knows is in control... He will be present
PARENT CUE: This is a great time to have a discussion about control and what it looks like when we let God have control... especially in the middle of chaotic times. Keep the conversation simple and ask for examples. (BTW, it would be a good idea to sit somewhere and drink a bottle or glass of water together while talking about this week's lesson).
How do we know if God is present or not? When are some common times when life seems a little "chaotic"?
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