Imago Dei (Image of God)

Malvern Community,

What’s your favourite statue in Adelaide?
 
Sir Donald Bradman, driving the ball next to Adelaide Oval? 
 
What about Charles Sturt, looking across Victoria Square? Or Queen Victoria regally standing in the middle? 
 
Or Douglas Mawson and Matthew Flinders on North Terrace? Or Dame Roma Mitchell, relaxing in her chair alongside?
 
Or Barrie Robran taking a mark, or Malcom Blight about to kick a long goal?
 
There are statues all over our city. The first was of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, unveiled in 1894. 
 
The most famous, of course, is Colonel William Light at Light’s Vision, on Montefiore Hill, North Adelaide. Perhaps second only to The Spheres, affectionately known as the Mall’s Balls.

But that’s not a statue, is it? It’s a sculpture. 

How do we know the difference? 

Because it’s not made in anybody’s image. 

This Sunday I’ll be sharing about the wonder of imago Dei - the image of God. This doctrine describes the unique spiritual, moral, and relational resemblance between humanity and the Creator. We’re going to hear all the wonderful, unique implications that flow from knowing every human is created in the image of God. 
 
It’s not only a profound and assuring foundation for our own personal identity but it has also played a significant role throughout history. 
 
I look forward to seeing you then. 
Tim