Escape from Paradise Chapter 15 Study Questions

Chapter 15 Meanings

The Dark Cloud

Only when Adam first crosses into the high country does he realize he has been in a dark cloud all his life. This depicts the spiritual darkness of the world. Unbelievers hate the light because it exposes their sin (John 3:19-20). The result is they live in the darkness and are blinded by that darkness (1 John 2:11).

Later, darkness descends on the group whenever someone in the group sins in secret. This illustrates how even believers can bring darkness upon themselves by imitating the way unbelievers live. This is why Scripture calls us to live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

The Weapons of the Wind

The weapons given by the wind represent the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I portray them as weapons in the story because spiritual gifts are the primary tools by which the Church carries out its work. And the Bible depicts the Church as being at war with the gates of hell (Matthew 16:18).

EXCERPT

“The lowlands are under a cloud. … You can’t see the cloud while you’re in it. It’s only visible from the light.” -p.123

QUESTION 1

What is the significance of the terms “darkness” and “light” in describing the world and the kingdom of God? See Colossians 1:13; Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14.

 

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