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COMBINING LIKE TERMS
(TO THE MODERN DAY PARABLE)
Match the Story to the Symbols

So let’s apply some algebra to our biblical equation by combining like terms.

Click on any phrase from the original story to reveal its correlating symbolism.

Those Illuminating Lights & Sirens (The Truth) (Ephesians 5:13)
Inside that Building (The Heart) (Jeremiah 17:9-10)
The Suspect (Man)
The Media (Public Opinion)
The Negotiator (God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit)
Standoff Coming to an End
Additional Notes in Story
  • Notice the suspect was never pronounced a criminal (Colossians 1:13-14)
  • Realize the subliminal lack of police jurisdiction (public opinion)
  • The locked building (or heart) was never damaged or burglarized (Jeremiah 17:9-10)
  • Observe the automatic reflex to surrender to police (public opinion) even when they are merely sensed to be around.
  • The Negotiator never claimed any affiliation with police (public opinion)
  • Perceive that God did not come inside until the heart (building) was isolated and pure (Matthew 5:8)
  • This whole story animates predominately around the Holy Spirit, our current leader (John 14:26)  
  • Notice the geography of God coming inside the heart (Proverbs 21:2)
  • The Negotiator once addressed the suspect as "my friend (John 15:14).”
  • Observe the devil’s physical absence, and it’s ongoing pattern today
  • Notice the so-called hostages were silent, and never put up a fight against the man's authority during his cooperation with God
  • Notice the first and last word of the entire parable is "on you."

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