697. Cloud and light. These two images occur together in the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. In the theophanies of the Old Testament, the cloud, now obscure, now luminous, reveals the living and saving God, while veiling the transcendence of his glory – with Moses on Mount Sinai,43 at the tent of meeting,44 and during the wandering in the desert,45 and with Solomon at the dedication of the Temple.46 In the Holy Spirit, Christ fulfills these figures. the Spirit comes upon the Virgin Mary and “overshadows” her, so that she might conceive and give birth to Jesus.47 On the mountain of Transfiguration, the Spirit in the “cloud came and overshadowed” Jesus, Moses and Elijah, Peter, James and John, and “a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!'”48 Finally, the cloud took Jesus out of the sight of the disciples on the day of his ascension and will reveal him as Son of man in glory on the day of his final coming.49
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
178. How are the people of God formed?
270. Who is the minister of Confirmation?
372. What is the moral conscience?
176. What is apostolic succession?
339. How does sin threaten marriage?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Story of Moses: How did God choose and prepare Moses to lead his people? (Exodus 1-4)
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
