Moses & Superman!

Dear Crosswalkers,A few months ago, Psychology Today magazine carried a story entitled, Moses and Superman? In it, the new book America's Prophet, by Bruce Feiler is highlighted.  The book explains how Moses has been used to promote American ideals for centuries.  From the Pilgrims to the Civil Rights movement and beyond, Moses provided a narrative for escaping oppression of all kinds. The article focuses on the influential use of Moses in pro-American propaganda through the character of Superman, who went from comic book hero to TV star to movie star.  The creators of Superman, Jerome Siegel and Joseph Schuster, were Jewish kids who apparently used their knowledge of Hebrew history to create a modern "Moses."  Psychology Today, predictably, says Siegel and Schuster were "channeling their religious anxieties through comic books." Anyway, here is the points of contact: 1) Moses born into a world where people faced annihilation; Krypton (Superman's home planet) also faced extinction; 2) Baby Moses is put into a small basket and floated down the Nile by his mother; Kal-El (Superman's original name) is put into a rocket ship and sent to Earth by his father; 3.) Moses is rescued by a daughter of the pharaoh; Kal-El is rescued by Martha and Jonathan Kent; 4.) Like Moses, Superman is raised in an alien environment where he must conceal his true identity. 5.) Moses receives a calling from God through a burning bush to liberate his people from tyranny; young Clark discovers the green crystal in the shed in Smallville, it "calls" to him and bids him trek north. The crystal creates his home where he learns who he is and receives direction from the spirit of his father, Jor-El.  He uses his powers to liberate humanity from evildoers. Another key point:  The book and article point out that Moses is the leader of Israel or Yisra-el in Hebrew---translated as "one who strives with God." El was a common name for God, and appears in the Bible as Elohim, El Shaddai, and many other such designations. Kal-El, in the Superman comic book means "swift God" in Hebrew! This Sunday we will look at the faith of Moses!  Not only is Moses a "super hero" to generations of Hebrew and Christian families; not only has he been an amazing part of American culture; but his faith can help us become heroes of faith to our generation!  THIS SUNDAY is a great day to invite friends and family to join you for church! Love in Jesus, Pastor John Christie

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GET CONNECTED THIS SEPTEMBER!This is a big month for us.  Sept 12 features our CORE CLASSES; Sept 19 will be a BAPTISM SERVICE; and on Wednesday, Sept 22 we will reignite our Midweek Miracle of Dinner for All, New small groups and teaching groups, and our children's Christmas musical celebration program.  At the end of the month, on Sept 26 is CROSSWALK’S MILLION DOLLAR CELEBRATION with a catered Lunch after worship!  This will be an awesome celebration of what God has done through us during the past 10 years!  Plan to get connected this September!!