today in new testament class, we were talking about the passover and how it is dependent on the full moon. we were also talking about the symbolism in life...then brother parker said something that was such an "aha" moment to me that i HAVE to share it, even if it may get a little awkward. here it goes (straight from my lecture book).
"Symbolism: At Passover the moon reflects the full light of the sun reflecting the full weight of the atonement. Israel escaped from bondage during a full moon (Passover). We escape bondage from sin through the full light of the atonement.
It takes a 28 day cycle for each full moon. A female's cycle takes 28 days to prepare her body for a new life to begin. In Rev. 12:7 (JST) the woman is the Church of God. The Lord uses symbols to remind us of things. Going to bed is a symbol of death. A waking each morning is a symbol of resurrection. The sun comes from the east. The Son of God will come from the east. A woman's 28 day cycle is a symbol of the lunar cycle which depicts the Atonement. A full moon reflects the full light of the sun. A woman's cycle reminds her she has the power of life which reflects the power of Godhood."
isn't that amazing? so much symbolism in every day life...and when you discover the hidden meanings behind things on a deeper level than what they appear to be, it makes life that much more beautiful.
just thought i should share. :]
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