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Tag Archives: Inspiration
Art of the Gospels, Quiz Time
Okay, readers, we have been working though the Gospels, inspecting art in Rome which portrays many of the stories. Now, it’s time for a quiz to see how well you were paying attention. If you live in the USA, you … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 13, Jesus’ Resurrection
On the third day after his crucifixion, the earth quaked, the Roman guards fell as if dead, angels appeared, and Jesus rose from the tomb. Though resurrected, the Gospels suggested that he was not in a physical form. He … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 12, The Death of Jesus
At the Last Supper, after Jesus announced that one of his followers would betray him, he instructed Judas to leave and make his arrangements quickly. Judas went to the Jewish leaders, to bargain a price for delivering Jesus to them. … Continue reading
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Art of the Gospels, Part 11: Prophecies in Preparation for the Death of Jesus
Before Jesus is arrested, he has several meetings with his disciples and followers. At one dinner, in the house of Simon the Leper, his friends, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, whom Jesus has raised from death, were present. The Evangelists’ accounts … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 10, Jesus’ Conflict with the Jewish Leaders
The prophecies which Jesus had been making regarding his arrest, death, and resurrection become actions as Passover approaches. First he must enter Jerusalem. Triumphal entries of kings was a tradition in Rome. About 100 hundred triumphal arches were errected in … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 9, Jesus’ Ministry Around Perea
Jesus had been performing healing throughout his ministry. At times, people seeking him out appeared more interested in relief from their afflictions than to hear his teaching. These ranged from elimination of life long conditions, such as blindness and not … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 8: Jesus’ Ministry in Judea
Jesus and the Gospel writers use metaphorical images throughout the narratives of his life. John opens with the comparison of Jesus to language, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 7: Jesus’ Ministry Around Galilee
Jesus had defied physics before, commanding the storm to calm a few episodes back. Two events in this section of Jesus’ ministry should make for great paintings, but I could not find any in the books I have for Rome: … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 6, Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee
Jesus expanded his region of teaching to other towns around Galilee. As he traveled from place to place, teaching at the local temples, he began to accumulate followers. They brought other people to hear him teach and be healed of … Continue reading
Art of the Gospels, Part 5, Jesus Begins his Ministry
John’s baptism of Jesus is considered the formal beginning of Jesus’ ministry. This event declared Jesus’ connection with God, his purity, and foreshadows his burial and resurrection. These symbols of baptism are carried out in many churches today.
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