The Bible In Paintings, #209: GOD HUMBLES THE PROUD KING

Bing Images ^ | c.2,200 BC - c.95 AD | by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

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P r e s e n t e d . . F o r . . Y o u r

CONSIDERATION

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& BLESSING

[.30Carbine]

Thank you. These are some of the most powerful, dramatic paintings yet posted here.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Good observation. Artists seem to have been able to envision Crazy Neb and translate that vision for us dramatically.

Did you have any favorites which stood out to you? (By the way, #17 looks to me like a cross between Gollum and Phil Robertson.)

[left that other site]

Good Morning, Dan! :-)

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Same to ya, Mary-Lou!

[.30Carbine]

I like #17. It has a completely different approach. It could be the basis of a Led Zeppelin rock concert poster or album cover!

I like the powerful angel in #12.

#22 looks like it was done by a mind as disturbed as Nebuchadnezzar’s. It is thoroughly creepy.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Creepy is in the eye of the beholder. Our eyes agree.

[etabeta]

To satisfy my appreciation of manuscripts, #1 and 2. Love Ted Larson’s rendition of the tree. Above the earth, in splendid colors. Ted Larson is a digital artist and he has done some very beautiful rendition of Bible stories.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I cannot post Ted Larson's beautiful works from his gallery, because he has prevented that. Only when I stumble upon them elsewhere are they postable--and I believe I have posted every single one I have found. (The separate issue of how other sites are able to succeed in posting his works while I fail remains a frustrating mystery to me.)

So, a week ago I sent him an email requesting his permission and assistance in posting them here. So far, he has not responded.

[OneVike]

I like #19 the best.

It reminds me of what a scared animal does as it’s eating. His eyes are aware of things moving and he seems scared, and ready to head for cover.

From the most powerful man in the known World, to a cowardly lamb hiding from all that could be dangerous to him.

He was truly lowered by the Almighty, and knew it.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Good observations. His eyes are aware of things moving and he seems scared, and ready to head for cover.

Don't know if you've ever noticed--most people haven't--but prey animals' eyes are on the sides of their heads for greater peripheral vision, because of their need for constant vigilance, as you suggested; whereas predators' eyes both face straight ahead, to aid in hunting. Ergo, we are predatory.

[Forgiven_Sinner]

When I think of this scene, I always think of William Blake’s image.

Although the picture with the tear in his eye may have captured the moment he returned to sanity. I like that too.

[Forgiven_Sinner]

20 Martin Jamison is the artist.

When I taught Daniel as a class at college, one of my students commented that she always thought Nebuchadnezzar came to complete repentance and worshipped God the last few years of his life.

What do you think?

[Hebrews 11:6]

You addressed your inquiry to yourself. A new version of the Socratic method? But I'm already interested in that question, so I shall respond.

I hope EVERYONE reaches saving faith--yes, including the most heinous--though I know only a minority will. So, I begin by rooting for Crazy Neb.

Next, I stipulate that we will never KNOW until we reach heaven ourselves. But you didn't ask what we know, but what we think.

The seven years of Neb's unhoused madness are as severe an ordeal as God is ever likely to impose. God's humbling of him had several obvious purposes. It was a cautionary tale to everyone, duly recorded in a famous venue for all to see. But God cares for every person and does everything He can to reach them. Neb's grandiosity took a full seven years to break.

That investment ostensibly paid off: Sane-again Neb's public testimony revealed his abject humiliation and newfound deep, reasoned belief. I agree with your student. I am as big and vile a sinner as anyone, and those who join me in claiming God's gracious salvation are my kin: Brother Neb.

[Forgiven_Sinner]

“You addressed your inquiry to yourself. A new version of the Socratic method?”

Heh. I love the Socratic method, especially when debating. But I addressed everyone who reads it.

Yes, I hope that Neb is saved too. The student convinced me of his journey from chapters 2 to 3 to 4. Each time his reaction toward God is more intense.

We’ll know everyone’s state eventually. God’s judgment will be public and detailed and just.

[Albion Wilde]

This story really lent itself to illustratiion. Love the Larson one.

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This story really lent itself to illustratiion.

I thought so, too, so I was surprised I didn't find more attempts.

[OneVike]

Interesting. Somewhere in the back of my mind I vaguely remember someone telling me that one time.

One of the tidbits of information I think I got from a skilled hunter. Something I am not. Thus its would have slipped my mind.

Maybe that is why I noticed it, In my subconscious that fact may have came to mind without me realizing it.

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Those eye-placements did not evolve through natural selection; rather, God created both predators and prey optimally. He wants predators to cull the herds only of the weak, ill, injured and aged, thus preventing their mass starvation by overgrazing, resulting in far greater overall health for both herds and hunters.

That is His design for a world full of human evil, while He is eradicating it. But He tells us a time is coming when predation ceases and the lion lies down with the lamb.