We are asking ourselves in Lenten season this year: Who is Jesus for us? What images come into our head and our heart with the name of Jesus of Nazareth? There are so many images of Jesus, maybe more than 50. Some images to someone are so attractive while other images to some are so repulsive. I would like to reflect the images of Jesus and share with you every morning during Lent. I will introduce
Images of Jesus
by Anselm Grun who is a Benedictine monk in Germany and share with you my personal reflection on it. We see Jesus in a new way so that we discover a new art of living, a fruitful way of living here and now.
Along with my Lenten reflection, we will engage in a Six Week Lenten Study,
The Jesus I Never Knew
by Philp Yancey with our important question, “What matters to get to know Jesus?” Each week we will see several film depictions of Jesus, his life and his ministry, which may help us think about Jesus in a new way.
Next forty days of Lent we sought self-knowledge, healing and new life through reflecting the images of Jesus with difficult questions: What are the painful and wounded places in me that cause me to act out in ways that are not good for me or others? What are the patterns and habits that direct and control my life? What possesses me? Do I truly believe I am God’s beloved son or daughter? If so, how do I live that? If not, why not? With these questions we will meditate
Images of Jesus
in order to find how to live faithfully, joyfully, and fully.
“The glory of God,” said Irenaeus, a bishop of the third century, “is a human being fully alive.” What are you learning about yourself? And what do you need from God? Let us find our answers from our Lenten journey together through reflecting
Images of Jesus
. Let’s be God’s glory. Today, tomorrow, and the day after. Now and forever.
Pastor Seok-Hwan
