Birds of a Feather Flock Together: Sermons That Use Images from Nature

Download or read book Birds of a Feather Flock Together: Sermons That Use Images from Nature written by Jeffrey L. Hunter and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metaphors are ways of thinking and speaking about God which are based on images. The Bible is full of animal characteristics to describe God. Jesus also describes others by using metaphors. In the Bible God is seen as a Shepherd, Lion, Father, Eagle, Light, Rock, a fortress, the Vinedresser, Our Refuge, the Potter, a Wheel, Fire, etc. These sermons will give Spiritual growth and encouragement. Jeffrey Hunter lives in Columbia, South Carolina where he pastored for serveral years. He has taught in the Religion department of Allen University in Columbia, SC, Limestone College the Columbia SC Campus, and Newberry College in Newberry, SC. He matriculated at Benedict College in Columbia, SC, Lutheran Thelogical Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC, Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC, United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and Bethany Theological Seminary in Houston, Alabama.