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God’s Word, Spirit, & Wisdom - God E11

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Oct 1, 2018
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INSIGHT

God's Word as a Visual Entity

  • The phrase "God's word" initially appears as a visual entity in Genesis 15, experienced by Abraham in a vision.
  • This challenges the common understanding of God's word as solely written text, suggesting a visible manifestation.
ANECDOTE

God's Attributes as Characters

  • Tim and Jon discuss how God's attributes, like His word, can take on character-like qualities in biblical narratives.
  • They explore how God interacts with the world through these personified attributes, not just through direct appearances or human mediators.
ANECDOTE

The Word of the Lord in Genesis

  • Tim explains the first appearance of "the word of the Lord" in Genesis 15, where it comes to Abraham in a vision.
  • He highlights the unusual phrasing and suggests it's intentional, prompting deeper reflection on the nature of God's word.
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