- Genesis 12:1-4a; 15:1-6 ("Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to a land that I will show you")- Abraham is the "forefather" of trusting and obedient faith. Today we would say he was the archetype of those who trust God's word and who gave their entire existence over to trust...
- Abraham is the "father" of God's People. His trust is the beginning of the history of the people of God in whom God's will, power and love are made manifest for all nations.
- 1. Vienna Genesis - Promise to Abraham (picture meditation)Suggestions for meditation on this picture:- Luke 8:43-48 (power that dwells within the trust of the faithful)Because Abraham is considered the "forefather", the original symbol of believing and faithful humanity, what is portrayed here is valid also for me. God deals with God's own including me in such a way that is right and good for me... .
Engage yourself with the composition of this picture. (Where is its "center"...what is the meaning of the empty space...is there a movement which effects you...?)
Engage yourself with the symbols of this picture (open door. . path... sky... stars.... hand...)
Engage yourself with the movements and gestures... ask yourself, "What is the message of this picture for me and my life?"...