Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 2: Creation and The Parting of the Red Sea // Isabel Packevicz

Duke Divinity Pastoral Intern Isabel Packevicz expands our understanding of the divine by exploring often-overlooked feminine imagery for God in scripture. The sermon encourages us to see God's presence in life's messy, painful moments, offering hope for transformation.In this sermon, hearers will:Explore often overlooked feminine imagery for God in the BibleDiscover how viewing God as a mother and midwife can provide comfort in times of pain and struggleLearn about the historical role of midwives and how it relates to our understanding of GodGain a new perspective on familiar Bible stories like Creation and ExodusHow this can help in daily life:Offers a more nurturing and intimate view of God for those struggling with traditional masculine imageryProvides comfort for those going through difficult times, showing God as present in pain and struggleEmpowers listeners, especially women, to see themselves as image-bearers of GodEncourages a more inclusive and diverse understanding of the divine