Prince Caspian: Chapter 13 “The High King in Command”

Narnia Read-Along Vol. 2, Issue 14

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Prince Caspian: Chapter 13 “The High King in Command”

Inspiration: C.S. Lewis spoke repeatedly about pride, calling it “spiritual cancer.” In this chapter, we see how everyone is susceptible to its effects, but having a community around us can help limit the damage it does.

Application: Peter finally trusts Aslan to work in His own ways and says they must do what they can on their own. This is not an affirmation of our ability to be righteous on our own, but a recognition that we must still obey and follow God even when we don’t feel His immediate presence.

Quote: “We don’t know when he will act. In his time, no doubt, not ours. In the meantime he would like us to do what we can on our own.”