The Bible In Paintings: EZEKIEL'S FIRST VISION OF GOD

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HOW GOD PROMPTED
THIS BIBLE-ART SERIES

"The Bible comes alive so much more with all the
illustrations, paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows.
Through them the stories are crystallized in our minds."


”Reading the Bible, we meditate, we think deeply about faith and beliefs, we gain insights and, thanks to all these great artists, these paintings become visual teachings and a powerful companion to the Bible.”

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I S A I A H
"HERE AM I, SEND ME!"
E Z E K I E L
Prelude–TRIBUTES TO EZEKIEL
EZEKIEL'S FIRST VISION OF GOD
THE FOUR LIVING CREATURES
EZEKIEL'S VISION OF DRY BONES

[etabeta]

Intriguing William Blake. Truly a supernatural vision. Thank you always for your ministry, Dan.

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As always, Alba, I am so glad when people are blessed by it.

[BenLurkin]

DOMENICO GHIRLANDAIO - Ezekiel looks bored!

[Jim W N]

Does God actually have a beard? So many depictions of him make him look like Father Time.

This is a very curious vision Ezekiel has with the wheels and the wheels within the wheels. Since the industrial revolution, that would seem to indicate power, speed, and acceleration - almost certainly a depiction of a facet of the power of the Holy Spirit.

The most stunning and realistic picture of Jesus I've ever seen was that depicted in the book, "Heaven is For Real".

And yes, here, Jesus has a short beard. But that face. Those eyes. Whew. The boy said, that was what Jesus looked like in Heaven.

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I suggest he is in a trance, envisioning....

[MNDude]

My daughter and I were just discussing this yesterday and how there are some modern artists that use this verse to create satanic looking images and claim that’s what the Bible says.

I’m glad you shared one with more divine interpretations of the vision.

[left that other site]

Good Morning, Dan. :-)

[Big Red Badger]

Much has been said about Ezekiel’s vision which reminds me I need my
Eyes checked!
Thanks

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Jesus appeared to my wife and me forty years ago. We were standing and praying, holding hands, and He walked straight to us and placed His hand atop ours. His message was that He was blessing and joining our marriage, as in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12--which was the theme of the marriage-building retreat.

I mention this because He kept us from seeing His face. His head was bowed and the focus was on His hand. Couldn't see His beard.

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Good Morning, Mary-Lou. :-)

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That is a line I certainly don’t wish to cross!

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♫Open my eyes, Lord♫
♫I want to see Jesus♫
♫To reach out and touch Him♫
♫And say that I love Him♫
♫Open my ears, Lord♫
♫And help me to listen♫
♫Open my eyes, Lord♫
♫I want to see Jesus♫

[Jim W N]

Just like the couple on their way to Emmaus. Jesus didn’t have them focus on his outward resurrected visage (Luke 24:16), but on scripture which reveals who Jesus really is (vs. 27).

Later, their astonishment wasn’t about Jesus’ appearance and sudden disappearance, but how their hearts were gripped as Jesus opened up the scriptures that revealed who He is (vs. 32).

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Excellent analogy, Jim! You have caught the meaning beautifully—and Emmaus is my favorite story!

I’ll share your reference with my wife. I’m sure she, too, will appreciate it—and you.

Dan

[Jim W N]

[Big Red Badger]

See Me
Feel me
Touch me
Heal me

[InkStone]

Happy Sunday Dan, and joyous Sunday to each of you.
What a great ‘art retreat’ you’ve made Dan; thank you.

The camaraderie here is warm and welcoming; we all love the art, the Word and the comments build up the body of Christ.

Yes Lord, help us to listen...

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I treasure the camaraderie here, the general lack of contentiousness, the focus on the Lord and His Word.

Thanks, Leon. You are a significant contributor to it.