© Kerry M. Pierce
Our small group is working through the I AM Statements of Jesus study book. My Day 3 mandala drawing for the Bread of Life I AM statement is shown. Artistically it’s not my best work, but the concepts are there. (Among other things, the dove in the lower portion of the image looks like a penguin. Sorry.)
One of the things I love about Scripture is its depth. I can read a passage as a new believer and take away truth. Years later as a more mature believer I can read the same passage and come away with yet another truth. Perhaps building upon my initial understanding.
This process of discovering and re-discovering is particularly true of the I AM statements made by Jesus. I believe this is due in part to the highly symbolic nature of these passages.
In Part 2 I’ll give a short discussion on Symbolism.
My plan for Part 3 is to turn my Day 3 mandala into something a bit more artistic and readable. I will provide an explanation to accompany the new image.