Romeo And Juliet Love Analysis
Some may argue that the greatest love story to date is Romeo and Juliet: the love; the passion; the unlikely pair. Although Romeo and Juliet may be a great tale of two unlikely lovers, it could never compare to Our Christian Story. However, throughout these two renowned stories, elements of love and sacrifice can be demonstrated frequently. Out of love, we are able to make sacrifices for those whom which we hold dear to our hearts; when humanity betrayed God by consuming fruit from the forbidden tree, He displayed an unconditional love by sending His only son, Jesus Christ, to absolve us from sin. This represents a vital bond of love that has, over time, remained between God and humanity, but to experience this bliss we must freely embrace
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Gestures of worship, which include bowing at the name of Jesus, the Sign of the Cross, and kneeling, are powerful symbols that not everyone typically understands; especially small children. In “Guestures of Worship: Relearning Our Ritual Language,” the author, Helen Hitchcock describes an event in which her daughter, Alexandra, genuflected before seating herself in a pew at a Methodist church. Habits, such as these, are difficult to avoid, especially when they are developed at such a young age, yet they are still powerful. When we bow at the name of Jesus, we display our submission and respect for God. When we make the Sign of the Cross, the holiest of all symbols, following blessings and confessions, we demonstrate “worship of the triune God, Fther, Son, and Holy Spirit” (“Gestures of Worship: Relearning Our Ritual Language ” 3). The final universal gesture of worship mentioned in the article is kneeling, which represents fellowship during prayer. Through these three gestures, we are able to show God that He is holy and above all things; He is allpowerful. During the liturgy, we express our belief in God and the restoration of His kingdom. To rescue the human race from sin and death, God sent Jesus Christ as an eternal sign of unconditional love. Since God created us, we share a mighty bond with Him. God wants us to be protected against sin and death and remain in communtion
Gestures of worship, which include bowing at the name of Jesus, the Sign of the Cross, and kneeling, are powerful symbols that not everyone typically understands; especially small children. In “Guestures of Worship: Relearning Our Ritual Language,” the author, Helen Hitchcock describes an event in which her daughter, Alexandra, genuflected before seating herself in a pew at a Methodist church. Habits, such as these, are difficult to avoid, especially when they are developed at such a young age, yet they are still powerful. When we bow at the name of Jesus, we display our submission and respect for God. When we make the Sign of the Cross, the holiest of all symbols, following blessings and confessions, we demonstrate “worship of the triune God, Fther, Son, and Holy Spirit” (“Gestures of Worship: Relearning Our Ritual Language ” 3). The final universal gesture of worship mentioned in the article is kneeling, which represents fellowship during prayer. Through these three gestures, we are able to show God that He is holy and above all things; He is allpowerful. During the liturgy, we express our belief in God and the restoration of His kingdom. To rescue the human race from sin and death, God sent Jesus Christ as an eternal sign of unconditional love. Since God created us, we share a mighty bond with Him. God wants us to be protected against sin and death and remain in communtion