God gives man a choice. There is the tree of life and the tree of death (Genesis 2;9+17).
The tree of life is nourished by a close relationship with God, the living source. The path of death is the decision not to rely on God’s guidelines.
Man wants to decide for himself what is good for him. He begins to mistrust that God means well for him. As soon as the basic trust in God is lacking, the relationship with him is destroyed. Continue reading The possibility of a choice
God created man as a corresponding person with a soul. Like God (image), we have the ability to discern spiritual things. The breath of God is in us (Genesis 2:7).
Unlike animals, humans can learn from the experiences of others outside their own senses (intergenerational records), think philosophically, create music and have the ability to make independent decisions.
God seeks contact with human beings (Genesis 3:8). He speaks to them and shares his thoughts and feelings with them. He also shows them the consequences of their choices (Genesis 2:17).
God calls: Adam, where are you? (Genesis 3:9). This is the first indication of the “Adventus Domini” – the “coming of the Lord”. It is not man who seeks God, but God who seeks man.
The Advent season is just around the corner and with it the habit of consciously looking forward to Christmas in a new way every day.
This year’s series will be Advent images in the Torah.
Messiah images in the Torah