Gold Tried in the Fire Oma Ellis Unit One: Soul Food

Unit One: Soul Food

Setting Sail (Holy Ghost Baptism)

In this verse-by-verse commentary

Faith Is Determined (The Syrophenician Woman)

Rieka Nelson

Gold Tried in the Fire Oma Ellis Unit One: Soul FoodIn medieval times, a goldsmith had a unique way of getting rid of the impurities from the precious metal. He would stand patiently and peer intently into the seething, molten mass, meantime making the fire hotter and hotter. When at last he saw his reflection in the molten mass of gold, he knew that the refining fire had wrought its purifying purpose. This is what the Master does in our lives: He wants to see Himself in us. He puts us into the fire to