Our five children lacked the option to pick who they might want to resemble. Our four year old guy, adopted from Guatemala, looks absolutely nothing like me (good for him). He's tall, has a head full of thick dark hair, looks great in everything and has a perfect nose. BUT if you spend some time with him and you will find he has the same weird humor and actions as I have plus the same major interests; tractors and automobiles. People would see him and say, "boy, I can see Frank in so much of his behavior"(maybe not so good for him).
Kids in some ways, are "images" of their parent.
When I read in Genesis (which means the beginnings) in chapter 1 verse 26, it tells us that God created mankind (us) in His image. The question of many has been; what is meant by His image?
Does it refer to physical? How about spiritual? Is it behavioral?
Does God have body parts like us? There are several descriptive passages in the Bible that makes it sound as if God does have some physical attributes of a man.
OK, then its not spiritual. Well the Bible says that God is Spirit (John 4:24)...Confused?
The text used to describe God with human parts was to help the readers comprehend certain things about Him because He is spirit and that is tough to understand. Having a human body would severely limit Him and God is not limited. (Matthew 19:26)
As I learn more about God, and watch parents and kids, I believe it simply comes down to character. God's heart was reflected in the life of His Son Jesus. So as we look at the character of Jesus in part 2 we will discover (if you are truly open and honest) that we do have the image of God in us. it is either obvious or suppressed.
If you have kids, watch them and see how they are made in your image. Come back for part 2!
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