The Burning Bush / Divine Encounters
God appears in fire and light, calling individuals to sacred purpose with a revelation of the divine name.
Exodus 3:2-6
“And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. And God said, 'Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.'”
Acts 2:3-4
“And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Quran 20:11-14
“And when he came to it, he was called, 'O Moses, indeed I am your Lord, so remove your sandals. Indeed, you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa. And I have chosen you, so listen to what is revealed.'”
Mundaka Upanishad 2.2.9-10
“In the highest golden sheath is Brahman, without stain, without parts. It is the Light of lights. That is what the knowers of the Self know.”
Avatamsaka Sutra
“The light of the Buddha illuminates all worlds. Like a great fire on a mountaintop, it shines everywhere, dispelling the darkness of ignorance.”