Mark 8: 27 - 38
The Christ We Share
This morning we viewed, discussed and reflected on a series of 32 images of Christ from around the world, all reminding us that Christ is visualised and experienced in many different forms by different people in different times and places.
You might wish to continue your reflections on the different images here. Which did you like and why ? Were there any you didn't like ? What would / does your image of Christ look like ?
Thank you to those who brought in the image / object which helps you to respond to the question "Who do you say that I am ?"
A number of people commented on the image below that it was difficult to tell which one was Jesus - a reminder perhaps that we are each called to be "Christ" to one another ...
i found the images brilliant at questioning our own perceptions and visions of God. it reminds us that though God is seen differently by everybody he is the same unchanging God and not a unique response to our own wishes and desires.
ReplyDeletei found the above image of all the men sitting in a circle especially effective, as it too reminded me that we are Christ to eacother and that on this earth the closest thing we have to Jesus is in eachother and it makes the idea of God more relatable and reachable. ultimately, it is a group of friends we see in the image, and i feel that shows how amongst those we love we too can mirror quite easily, Jesus himself. and through this, feel closer to him and understand him more :)
Thanks Peter for your talk & for posting this.
ReplyDeleteI had seen most of the Images before from the CMS Pack " The Christ we share ".
I agree with the comment above that it is so important that we Share Christ with one another=FELLOWSHIP. AND proclaim His love to others =MISSION.
This reminds us of our Church Mission Statement:- TO KNOW CHRIST & TO MAKE HIM KNOWN.
I hope this site is kept up to date & that folk get to use it....don't give up too soon !
John.Mon 28th Sept 09