Fr. Jordan Easley - February 26th
For Further Reflection during Lent
Gods Covenant with Noah - Genesis 9:8-17
1) To get a fuller picture of this promise that God makes to Noah, read Genesis 8:20-9:17. Does it seem odd that Noah - as soon as he gets off the boat - kills some of the animals that he has been so intent on saving? Why do you think this sacrifice is so important?
2) Read Gen 8:22 and 9:15. The Flood was certainly God’s biggest judgment upon humanity in the history of the world. Here God promises to never to judge the world like this again. How do you think fits with the Last Judgment? (see Matthew 25 or Revelation 21)
3) Read 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. Paul is speaking here of the Judgment that awaits Christians. Does the idea of God’s judgment make you feel uncomfortable? Is there ever at time that it shouldn’t? What is the difference between a Christian’s discomfort at the thought of final judgment and someone who doesn’t confess Christ?
4) Read 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. If we are reconciled to God through Christ, then what kind of judgment awaits Christians? Does being reconciled to God make a difference in your day to day life? What does that look like - at home, at work, out and about, with your spouse, with your friends?
5) With whom do you need to be reconciled? Especially during this season of Lent, whom do you need to forgive? From whom do you need to ask forgiveness?
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