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| The *ג* (Gimel) symbolizes God’s pursuit of humanity, as exemplified by the story of the rich man who approached Jesus, seeking eternal life. In this encounter, Jesus reveals that true goodness belongs to God alone, and that the way to enter the kingdom of God requires a personal sacrifice and dependence on God's grace. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as actively pursuing humanity, inviting us to a relationship with Him, just as a rich man might pursue a poor man with an offer of salvation. | | The *ג* (Gimel) symbolizes God’s pursuit of humanity, as exemplified by the story of the rich man who approached Jesus, seeking eternal life. In this encounter, Jesus reveals that true goodness belongs to God alone, and that you cannot justify yourself using the law to enter in. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as actively pursuing humanity, inviting us to a relationship with Him, just as a rich man might pursue a poor man with an offer of salvation. In this account, the roles were reversed as Jesus, the rich man pursued the poor man with wealth. |
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| He pursued us
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| Old Testament
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| Psalm 23:6
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| "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
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| The word "follow" here can be translated as "pursue," reflecting God's relentless love and care.
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| Ezekiel 34:11-12
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| "For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep."
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| God is portrayed as a shepherd actively seeking out His lost sheep.
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| Hosea 2:14
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| "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her."
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| This verse illustrates God's pursuit of His people, drawing them back to Himself with love and compassion.
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| New Testament
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| Luke 15:4-7 (Parable of the Lost Sheep)
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| "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?"
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| Jesus emphasizes God's active pursuit of the lost, seeking to restore them.
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| John 6:44
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| "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day."
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| This highlights God's initiative in drawing people to Himself.
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| Romans 5:8
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| "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
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| God's love pursues us even in our sin, providing salvation through Christ.
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| Revelation 3:20
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| "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
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| Jesus pursues intimacy with individuals, patiently waiting for their response.
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