THE FAITHFUL SPY - CHAPTERS 1-2

THE FAITHFUL SPY - CHAPTERS 1-2

What stuck out to you in this week's reading?

The first thing that really struck me about these first 2 chapters was how God was preparing Dietrich at a young age for the life he would live. He asked big questions. (What exactly is the church and Duty to God vs Duty to Country) He desired a real relationship with Christ. Traveling to the U.S. he witnessed racism first hand and was encouraged to ACT and challenge injustice.

Second, I was struck with how ripe Germany was for someone like Hitler. I found Hendrix's illustrations a perfect visual for the story. I loved the picture of the fault line on pgs. 14-15 and the rats making their way into the basement of the Reichstag on pg. 25. Vermin, absolute vermin, carrying nothing but disease and destruction.

Third, I was fascinated how Hitler not only was working his way into the government but took over the church as well. He dethroned God and set himself up as the absolute authority. How convenient that forgiveness and loving your enemy no longer were options to be considered.