Reel Thoughts
Here's what I think is so interesting about reading these two books of the bible concurrently. The contrast btw the two is fascinating. In the book of Genesis right now, the author (presumably Moses) is telling of the fallout, while John is telling the story of redemption. One makes the case for what relationship with God once was, and what's it's intended to be. The other, prescribes the way back home. It's so cool to see these two angles juxtaposed.
I love how God addressed the issue w/Cain and gave him the opportunity to make a good choice before he acted. He told him what sin was at the door waiting for him, if he does well then he and his offering would be accepted. If not, then sin is ready to pounce if he doesn't master it. This certainly seems to be a more proactive approach than the one God takes with Cain's parents before they disobeyed God, though perhaps not necessarily. All of this illustrates that God will never force His will on us, He allows us to be free moral agents. What a double edged sword though right?
And then how about the initial enthusiasm for the Messiah characterized in the opening book of John? Talk about generations of people who'd been waiting for redemption...I'm curious to see how this unfolds. How do people really respond when the thing they've been waiting for is staring them in the face? Are they too numbed by the realities of their daily lives to see the bigger picture and pursue a relationship with God? You know, at the end of a long day, that's a relevant question for all of us.
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