The Bible In Paintings, #78: SAMSON’S FINAL REVENGE

Bing Images ^ | c. 2200 BC -- c. 95 AD | by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

[Hebrews 11:6]

At the Holy Spirit's prompting, I am surveying "Bible art" to give God glory, as many of these artists have done, and for my own amusement and learning; and I thought others might enjoy it and be blessed by it, too. My plan is to proceed methodically from left-to right, Genesis to Revelation, as the Lord wills. Back soon with another.

The Bible encourages us to meditate on it (Ps. 1:1-3, 119:11-16, etc.); these artists have done so, and their works can assist us and enrich our own thoughts about biblical characters, incidents and concepts, and increase our faith in He who is behind it all. As you encounter and consider these images and the related Scriptures and the Spirit enlightens your understanding, please share it with us!

But it is not only oil-on-canvas that can so help us; I refer to the astonishing video series The Chosen, which strolls through the four Gospels at the most leisurely pace. The eight episodes of Season 1 are finished, and the second of a planned seven seasons is coming soon. I say "leisurely" because after an entire year’s viewing Jesus still has only seven of the apostles (although He's preparing to call up Thomas from the minor leagues--but Thomas is skeptical, of course). Anticipating a canvas of fifty-plus hours instead of a movie's paltry two hours, The Chosen turns the characters (especially including Jesus!) into three-dimensional humans and brings the Gospels alive--you have never seen anything even remotely like it! Here is the Official Trailer.

Here is a link for free viewing of The Chosen: “Works with your phone, tablet, and you can cast to your Roku or Chromecast.” Last fall I paid $34.98 for DVDs and ongoing internet access—best 35 bucks I’ve ever spent (I don’t recall how much our marriage license cost, but then it was 42 years ago).

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Glad you included the opera set.

I love the music for that scene>

[Hebrews 11:6]

I’ve never watched an opera, but I’m happy it pleased you....

[left that other site]

Well, that particular setting is from Saint-Seans opera “Samson and Delilah” The destruction scene is preceded by a wild party called “The Bacchanal” which, unfortunately, modern producers have made so licentious that You Tube has taken them down. That is a shame because the music for that scene is exceptionally beautiful and exotic.

Modern Ballet, Broadway, and Opera have been taken over by a certain group that can’t appreciate the art form for its own beauty. They pushing their own agenda, if you catch my drift.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Never surprising, in dark of who is ultimately behind their movement, if you catch my drift.

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I do.

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Ah! Here is the music without the naughty dancing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbkCfxnoY4A

Enjoy.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Seems exhausting, to conduct, play and watch. But, never having participated in one myself, I suppose any good bacchanalia is both exhausting and enervating.

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Saint-Seans captured it! :-)

[Vendome]

Stunning

GIOACCHINO

and

The Mockery

[Hebrews 11:6]

Yes. He was completely (so they thought) in their power, and rater than simply torturing and then killing him in retribution for his killing of over a thousand of them, they chose for their amusement his slow living death. In the end, events proved they chose poorly.

[EliRoom8]

These are sooo good and the artists tried to stay true to the Biblical treasure.They are a treasure for those who have a love of the truth. My favorites are #17, 22, 25, and 45. On a personal note: There was a time, several years ago, when I was seeking restoration to fellowship with the Lord after a long sinful time away. By happenstance I heard Chuck Smith speaking on the radio about Samson. I was quite moved when he brought to the attention of all

Judges 16:23 But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.

We have a God who gives second chances. Thanks for reminding me about that.

[Hebrews 11:6]

And third and fourth and....1 John 1:9

[Forgiven_Sinner]

Here’s a video of Samson bringing down the house.

Enjoy Victor Mature.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro3pIwHbHuQ&ab_channel=WiseDesire

[Forgiven_Sinner]

I remember watching this as a kid, on TV, in the 60s in black and white. It made quite an impression.

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Good Old Victor Mature! :-)

I like the way the building collapsed. They really drew out that scene.

[Maudeen]

Had listened to By Dramatized the whole story of Samson from your link and was waiting on these pics. . . . worth the wait and certainly NOT disappointed!!!!!

[Forgiven_Sinner]

I always pictured the hot poker as two prongs, but more likely it was one, straight from the fire.