Quote by Bono

But with Christ, we have access in a one-to-one relationship, for, as in the Old Testament, it was more one of worship and awe, a vertical relationship. The New Testament, on the other hand, we look across at a Jesus who looks familiar, horizontal. The combination is what makes the Cross.

But with Christ, we have access in a one-to-one relationship

Summary

This quote explains the difference between the relationship with God in the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, the relationship was characterized by worship and reverence, with humans viewing God in awe from a vertical perspective, symbolized by the worship of the divine. However, with the arrival of Jesus in the New Testament, the dynamic changes. Jesus represents a relatable figure, someone we can look across with familiarity and connection, forming a horizontal relationship. The quote suggests that it is the combination of looking up to God in worship and looking across to Jesus in relatability that defines the significance of the Cross, representing the bridge and intersection between the divine and human.

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By Bono

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