Star Wars has become a part of American pop culture. Since its debut of episode IV on May 25th, 1977, watching each film in the series is like a rite of passage. Today, the creation of a third trilogy is now being embraced by a third generation, three for grandparents, parents and their children. Thus, one of the most quoted lines from Hollywood, “Luke I am your Father” lives on.
God has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: “ ’You are my son; today I have become your father,” Acts 13:33.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, there are several prophecies about a coming Messiah. By the time the first century began, many Jews were afraid to get their hopes up. Nonetheless, as a carpenter began to perform miracles surrounded by 12 helpers, the scriptures came to life. Thus, a doctor aware of this history quoted one of the Psalmist. Through a relationship in Christ, the Lord has become a Father to children living for God.
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you,” Exodus 3:14.
To avoid committing blasphemy, Israel removed consonants, referring to God as YHVH. Another Hebrew word Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh translates into English, I am or I am that I am. Subsequently, as Jesus was questioned by Jewish leaders following his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, the moment he claimed to be I am, it was grounds for death. Unfortunately, those who crucified Jesus never realized Jesus is God’s son and that He was their Father.
by Jay Mankus
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