THE NEXUS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH (35 OF 48)
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22
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The Nexus of Heaven and Earth (35 of 48)
Series: Kingdom Foundations - Genesis
Patrick Edwards
Genesis 28:10-22
Introduction
C.S. Lewis' second book of the Narnia series, Prince Caspian, tells the story of Narnia some 1300 years after the events of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The four Pevensie children are brought back to Narnia to rescue the land from the evil Telmarines who have usurped the throne of Narnia from its rightful heir, Prince Caspian. Throughout the story, however, we discover how unready Caspian is to lead, and also how unfit even the four children are to resume their stewardship over Narnia. Though these five people are the rightful possessors of Narnia they require this ordeal, this adversity and opposition, in order that they may be refined in character and ready to take possession of what is rightfully theirs. Throughout the story we also see Aslan regularly appear, who clearly desires that the five heroes would obey and follow him. His presence throughout the story reminds us that there would be a simpler way if the children would just follow him; however, he permits them to do otherwise, ultimately using their sojourning and battles to accomplish his will.
(Now despite the fact that I just summarized the entire story, I still do encourage you to pick up the book and read it for yourself!)
C.S. Lewis was a professor of medieval literature and in some ways based Prince Caspian on the Norman Conquest of England of 1088. Lewis was also a devout Christian who based the entire Narnia series on Christian redemptive history. We see both these elements in Prince Caspian. We're assembled as the church this morning, however, not for literature class, and so I'd like to focus on the second of these two influences!
(I know you're disappointed to miss the literature and history lesson!)
You see in many ways the story of Prince Caspian mirrors the story of Jacob. Jacob is the rightful heir, but out of fear for his life due ...
Series: Kingdom Foundations - Genesis
Patrick Edwards
Genesis 28:10-22
Introduction
C.S. Lewis' second book of the Narnia series, Prince Caspian, tells the story of Narnia some 1300 years after the events of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The four Pevensie children are brought back to Narnia to rescue the land from the evil Telmarines who have usurped the throne of Narnia from its rightful heir, Prince Caspian. Throughout the story, however, we discover how unready Caspian is to lead, and also how unfit even the four children are to resume their stewardship over Narnia. Though these five people are the rightful possessors of Narnia they require this ordeal, this adversity and opposition, in order that they may be refined in character and ready to take possession of what is rightfully theirs. Throughout the story we also see Aslan regularly appear, who clearly desires that the five heroes would obey and follow him. His presence throughout the story reminds us that there would be a simpler way if the children would just follow him; however, he permits them to do otherwise, ultimately using their sojourning and battles to accomplish his will.
(Now despite the fact that I just summarized the entire story, I still do encourage you to pick up the book and read it for yourself!)
C.S. Lewis was a professor of medieval literature and in some ways based Prince Caspian on the Norman Conquest of England of 1088. Lewis was also a devout Christian who based the entire Narnia series on Christian redemptive history. We see both these elements in Prince Caspian. We're assembled as the church this morning, however, not for literature class, and so I'd like to focus on the second of these two influences!
(I know you're disappointed to miss the literature and history lesson!)
You see in many ways the story of Prince Caspian mirrors the story of Jacob. Jacob is the rightful heir, but out of fear for his life due ...
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