The Local Church Podcast Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 2: Creation and The Parting of the Red Sea // Isabel Packevicz
Jul 22, 2024
33:09
Duke Divinity Pastoral Intern Isabel Packevicz expands our understanding of the divine by exploring often-overlooked feminine imagery for God in scripture. The sermon encourages us to see God's presence in life's messy, painful moments, offering hope for transformation.
In this sermon, hearers will:
- Explore often overlooked feminine imagery for God in the Bible
- Discover how viewing God as a mother and midwife can provide comfort in times of pain and struggle
- Learn about the historical role of midwives and how it relates to our understanding of God
- Gain a new perspective on familiar Bible stories like Creation and Exodus
How this can help in daily life:
- Offers a more nurturing and intimate view of God for those struggling with traditional masculine imagery
- Provides comfort for those going through difficult times, showing God as present in pain and struggle
- Empowers listeners, especially women, to see themselves as image-bearers of God
- Encourages a more inclusive and diverse understanding of the divine