Posted on 02/06/2021 5:53:15 AM PST by Hebrews 11:6
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2 New International Version, emphases added Abrdgd: the complete text is in your Bible . |
To read ISAIAH 2 in full To hear MAX McLEAN reading it To hear a DRAMATIZATION of it HIGHLY recommended by Maudeen! To see an ANIMATION of Isaiah |
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CHAPTER 2
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6 You, LORD, have abandoned your people,
the descendants of Jacob..
They are full of superstitions from the East;
they practice divination like the Philistines
and embrace pagan customs..
7 Their land is full of silver and gold;
there is no end to their treasures..
Their land is full of horses;
there is no end to their chariots..
8 Their land is full of idols;
they bow down to the work of their hands,
to what their fingers have made..
9 So people will be brought low
and everyone humbled—
do not forgive them..
10 Go into the rocks, hide in the ground
from the fearful presence of the LORD
and the splendor of his majesty!.
11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled
and human pride brought low;
the LORD alone will be exalted in that day..
12 The LORD Almighty has a day in store
for all the proud and lofty,
for all that is exalted
(and they will be humbled),.
13 for all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty,
and all the oaks of Bashan,.
14 for all the towering mountains
and all the high hills,.
15 for every lofty tower
and every fortified wall,.
16 for every trading ship
and every stately vessel..
17 The arrogance of man will be brought low
and human pride humbled;.
the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,
18 and the idols will totally disappear..
19 People will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground from the fearful presence of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth.
20 In that day people will throw away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and idols of gold, which they made to worship.
21 They will flee to caverns in the rocks and to the overhanging crags from the fearful presence of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth.
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22 Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem? .
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R E S O U R C E S . .
Links to three masters who painted Biblical scenes prolifically: REMBRANDT HARMENSZOON van RIJN GUSTAV DORÉ
241 wood engravings for
La Grande Bible de ToursJAMES TISSOT
180 watercolors depicting Bible scenes. .
Links to two Bibles with comprehensive illustrations: The Art Bible (1896) The Maciejowski-Morgan Bible (c.1245) . .
This series keeps moving from one Bible passage to another,
so here is a fascinating and enjoyable link to assist in following along:
BIBLE TIMELINE. .
Finally, what God did to initiate The Bible In Paintings:
HOW GOD STARTED THIS SERIES
BY SHOWING ME JUST ONE PICTURE. .
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SPECIAL THANKS
to FReeper left that other site
who allowed God to make her His conduit
for incomparable enthusiasm, encouragement,
education, advice and technical assistance!. .
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NOTES ON MY SELECTION CRITERIA The Bible and its Author are my focus, not the art: this is The Bible in Paintings, not "Great Paintings" nor even "Good Paintings." Indeed, occasionally photographs illustrate the text. So, works need not be masterpieces to qualify for inclusion here—they don't need to be housed at the Louvre nor auctioned by Sotheby's. They only need to illustrate successfully some aspect of the Biblical text or, frankly, just tickle my fancy, which I'm always asking the Holy Spirit to guide.
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Q u a l i t yOften, artists misrepresent the Scripture, but unless the error is material, licentious or heretical I usually include the artwork, trusting that the Spirit is perfectly capable of defending Himself. So, with such forgiving filters, it means that you're seeing practically everything I'm finding.
The Protestant Canon does not (for several reasons) follow a strictly chronological sequence. There are many examples where, for God's good purposes, stories are told out-of-order. Nevertheless, for the sake of simplicity, clarity, and my sanity, I have chosen to proceed linearly and methodically from Genesis onward, illustrating each Bible passage as we come to it. Where two passages cover the same incident I omit the second telling, excepting the four Gospels which I will treat synoptically. Now, onward!
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S e q u e n c i n gThe pace here may seem appallingly snail-like to those eager to see their favorite events illustrated. My commission is to search for art on each Bible passage in sequence: if I find enough, then it becomes the next installment, even if undramatic (but where there is little or no art, that Bible passage goes untold here).
P a c i n g Then, there is the human element: this is not actually a daily series, because I can only research, compose, edit and post five or six of these installments weekly. And because I only get to do this series once, I'm taking my time, chiefly by posting everything; if I find lots of art, I don't cherry-pick some and discard the rest. Rather, I line up all of them and then sort them into manageable bunches, often resulting in multiple days' episodes of the same story. Obviously, I like being thorough. Were you in a big hurry?
The Bible is a thick book, as you know; but we'll get there eventually, Lord willing—this is His project, after all. And always remember:
love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!. .
Art is merely the Toy Department of Bible study,
so I'm just having fun here—I hope you are, too!
Thank you for your understanding.Hebrews 11:6
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Good Morning, Dan!
Hey there, Sunshine!
Yes! Put our trust in God and not in humans. Humans use each other for their conscious or unconscious needs, God only asks we receive Him.
By the way, we get back to art beginning tomorrow.
Great! Looking forward to your next Bible story and illustrations.
One more from Isaiah, and then a plunge into the deep waters of Ezekiel.
Good one! Thank you for all the thought you put into crafting these visual lessons.
You are quite welcome. They’re lots of fun to think through. But, of course, while illustrating Scripture by any means available is my mission, it is “Paintings” on the advertising, not photography. In Daniel, Ezekiel and the Minor Prophets which follow, we shall be returning to oils on canvas.
I’m glad to hear it. Didn’t want to be the one to have to say it.
“The Bible in [Mostly] Paintings”
LOL!
Mostly peaceful paintings, at that!
Great portrayal of Isaiah 2 and the end times, which scripture says we’re in now.
Glad you appreciated it. I think this current worldwide pandemic, and the world’s convulsive response to it, is obviously another substantial step into the End Times.
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