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1. Hacker And there was a cry in Egypt
1. Hacker And there was a cry in Egypt
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After Pharaoh refused to listen to Moses and thus God and remained unmoved by the plagues, God struck down the firstborn human and animal in the land belonging to the Egyptians but spared the Israelites. The artist depicts the angel of death as she goes through the land doing her terrible work.
The feast of the Passover, celebrated by Jews even now, is based on this tragic event. The Jews were told to prepare to leave and consume unleavened bread and roasted meat as they awaited the response from Pharaoh, who immediately acquiesced to Moses' demands.
For Christians, the equivalent of Passover is lent, as we prepare for the passion and death of our Lord. In his death, man is freed from the clutches of the world, the flesh and the devil. While we must meditate on the sacrifice and reward of our Lord's death, to keep the promise alive we must also follow the teachings of Jesus, if we are to be victorious. After lent, we wait another 40 days, to celebrate the ascension and the subsequent arrival of the paraclete, who gives us the strength to persevere.
2. Daderot Lot escapes Sodom Genesis 19:1-29
2. Daderot Lot escapes Sodom Genesis 19:1-29
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Lot offered his two virgin daughters to the mob instead, but
the angels protected Lot and his family and took them out of the city. The
angels then warned Lot and his family not to look back as they fled, as they
would be destroyed if they did.
Lot's wife, however, looked back and was turned into a
pillar of salt. Lot and his daughters eventually settled in a cave in the
mountains, where they lived for some time.
The story of Lot and his escape from Sodom is seen as a
warning about the dangers of sin and the importance of following God's
commands. It is also seen as an example of God's mercy and protection for those
who are righteous, even amid wickedness and sin.
For many Christians, the story of Lot is a reminder of the importance of faith and obedience and the consequences of turning away from God's will. It also serves as a reminder of God's love and compassion for those who trust in him, and of his willingness to protect and preserve his people amid danger and adversity.
The sins for which Sodom and Gomorrah were burnt, is in my opinion much less than what occurs in the modern age. Cause for concern?
3. Christian art Philippe The sacrifice of Isaac
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Is there an equal to Abraham in the bible? To be willing to sacrifice one's most precious possession, one's child. I suppose it's an understanding that even our lives and those we consider ours are simply a gift from on high. There is nothing that is ours, we are simply custodians.
Would you sacrifice your child, if the Lord asked it of you? Without Him, your very existence is untenable? What happens when the first mover asks you for what you consider the most cherished thing you have?
4. Rembrandt Abraham and the three angels
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The destroying angels visit Abraham on their way to do their work in Sodom and Gomorrah. In this painting, Abraham pleads that for the sake of the few righteous that even if 10 were found, the cities be spared; they were not, which suggests plenty. Are we headed there today; with good being projected as evil and evil as good?
The church teaches that the LGBT community while going against the moral teachings of the church, should not to persecuted but rather should be dissuaded from acting against their inclinations. We do not understand why they feel so inclined however it is incumbent on us as the church to extend love or charity rather than hate or division.
The cloistered priests take vows of celibacy as an act of sacrifice to the greater goal of evangelization. Those with these tendencies are asked to remain celibate as a sacrifice to maintain the moral order in society as a whole.
5. Lacma Samson and Delilah
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I have always felt sorry for Samson. He was gifted but lacked foresight in his relationships; frankly, he was simply unwise and bordering on foolishness. The last fling was with Delilah, a beautiful woman but loyal to her people, the Philistines, against Samsons, and the Israelites. They tricked him, robbed him of his strength, and as a result led to suffering for his people. He got his revenge, but not before undue suffering for himself and the Israelites in general.
6. Ricci Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-18
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What is beautiful? but at what cost? I have always held a grudge against David, Israel's greatest King. He could have had any woman, yet he had to go as far as killing a man to acquire a married woman. I have no apologies to make, I detest the action. As for the man, well, he was generally a great man, but this is a blemish that only God can judge.
It should, however, be noted that he lost the first child from their union and secondly, he was cursed with the prospect of never-ending war coming from external threats ( other nations) as well as internal ones from his own kith and kin.
7. Reubens Defeat of Sennacherib
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This is a short story about the Assyrian army, led by Sennacherib, attacking the Israelites during the reign of King Hezekiah. God delivered them by sending an army of angels. The Israelites did not raise a finger.
8. Schule Joseph and the loose wife of Potiphar
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Joseph is jailed by Potiphar, the head of Pharaoh's guards after Potiphar's wife falsely accused him of attempted rape.
The story of Joseph is remarkable. From being sold into slavery by his own brothers, he eventually becomes Pharaoh's hand and opens the avenue for all of his family (the 12 brothers and thus 12 tribes) to migrate to Egypt as a means of escaping hunger and starvation. They stay in Egypt for 400 years, over which time they grow into a large tribe. The tribe is called ISRAEL, named after the patriarch JACOB whose name was changed to ISRAEL after wrestling an angel.
9. Stem The wrath of Ahasuerus against Haman Esther 7:1-10
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Ahasuerus, a Persian King, is indignant against Haman, an administrator in his Kingdom, who orchestrated the destruction of the Jews in the empire. Esther, his wife was a Jew.
The book of Esther is deuterocanonical, or if you prefer apocryphal. It is recognized in the canon of the Jewish old testament, but it does little to further Christian doctrine, and thus was left out by Protestants. Catholics on the other hand recognize the book.
The book focuses on the mysterious and powerful workings of God even amid great opposition. In a nutshell, Esther rose from being just a humble Jewish virgin to queen on account of her beauty.
As a result of her becoming queen, she was in a position to fight the machinations of Haman, a palace administrator, who was intent on destroying the Jewish people.
11. Tepello Joseph receives Pharaoh's ring Genesis 41:42-45
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The story of Joseph receiving Pharaoh's ring is recorded in
the book of Genesis in the Bible. Joseph was a son of Jacob, who was sold into
slavery in Egypt. Despite his difficult circumstances, Joseph was successful
and rose to a position of power and influence in the court of Pharaoh.
According to the account, Pharaoh was so impressed with
Joseph's wisdom and insight that he made him second in command over all of
Egypt. As a symbol of his authority and trust, Pharaoh gave Joseph his signet
ring, which was a symbol of his royal power.
The ring was an important symbol of Joseph's authority, as
it allowed him to make decisions and take actions on behalf of Pharaoh. It also
demonstrated Pharaoh's trust in Joseph and his confidence in his ability to
govern wisely and justly.
In the biblical account, Joseph used his position and
authority to help Egypt prepare for and survive a severe famine. Through his
wise and strategic planning, Joseph was able to preserve the lives of the
people of Egypt, as well as his own family, who had come to Egypt seeking food
and refuge.
For many Christians, the story of Joseph receiving Pharaoh's
ring is a reminder of the importance of faith and trust in God's plan and
purposes. It also serves as an example of the blessings that can come from
living a life of integrity and obedience, even in difficult and challenging
circumstances.
Overall, the story of Joseph receiving Pharaoh's ring is a
powerful reminder of the importance of faith, obedience, and trust in God, and
the blessings that come from living a life in alignment with his will.
12. Tissot Shem, Ham and Japheth
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The sons of Noah, after the flood. On a related note, Canaan, the son of Ham was cursed by his grandfather Noah, on account of Ham, his father, disrespecting Noah when drunk. The Canaanites were the people that were destroyed by the Israelites when they went into the promised land. This last point needs emphasizing.
In Western Christian circles circa 1500 AD, the curse of Canaan was used as justification for the enslavement of Africans by "Christian" people of European descent. A horrible justification, which was very far from any truth, other than greed and self-love.The sons of Noah in the Bible are Ham, Shem, and Japheth.
According to the account in the book of Genesis, after the great flood, Noah
and his family were the only survivors and repopulated the earth.
The "curse of Ham" is a term used to describe an
event described in the Bible in which Ham, the son of Noah, saw his father
naked and drunk and failed to cover him up. When Noah learned what had
happened, he cursed Ham's son, Canaan, saying that he would be a servant to his
brothers.
This passage has been used throughout history to justify the
enslavement and oppression of people of African descent. Some people have
interpreted the curse of Ham as a justification for slavery and racism,
claiming that the descendants of Ham, who were associated with Africa, were
cursed by Noah and were therefore meant to be slaves to other races.
How the curse came to be associated with Africans seems to
be a complete mystery and probably driven by greed and the need to justify
wicked acts against other human beings. The curse fell on Canaan, a son of Ham.
How it escaped bible readers and scholars that Canaan was the land that the Israelites
were to conquer after escaping Egypt and that the peoples they were to conquer
were collectively called Canaanites after their collective descendant Canaan,
eludes me.
14. Edelfi Jesus and Mary Magdalene John 20:11-18
The sons of Noah in the Bible are Ham, Shem, and Japheth.
According to the account in the book of Genesis, after the great flood, Noah
and his family were the only survivors and repopulated the earth.
The "curse of Ham" is a term used to describe an
event described in the Bible in which Ham, the son of Noah, saw his father
naked and drunk and failed to cover him up. When Noah learned what had
happened, he cursed Ham's son, Canaan, saying that he would be a servant to his
brothers.
This passage has been used throughout history to justify the
enslavement and oppression of people of African descent. Some people have
interpreted the curse of Ham as a justification for slavery and racism,
claiming that the descendants of Ham, who were associated with Africa, were
cursed by Noah and were therefore meant to be slaves to other races.
How the curse came to be associated with Africans seems to
be a complete mystery and probably driven by greed and the need to justify
wicked acts against other human beings. The curse fell on Canaan, a son of Ham.
How it escaped bible readers and scholars that Canaan was the land that the Israelites
were to conquer after escaping Egypt and that the peoples they were to conquer
were collectively called Canaanites after their collective descendant Canaan,
eludes me.
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The role of women in the resurrection is an important and
significant aspect of the New Testament account of the events that followed the
crucifixion. According to the Gospels, several women were among the first to
learn of the resurrection and played a key role in spreading the news to
others.
In the Gospel of Matthew, for example, it is written that
after the crucifixion, "Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the
tomb." (Matthew 28:1). When they arrived, they found that the tomb was
empty, and an angel told them that Jesus had risen from the dead. The women
then went to tell the disciples what they had seen and heard.
In the Gospel of John, it is written that Mary Magdalene
went to the tomb alone and was the first to see the resurrected Jesus. She then
went to tell the disciples, who initially did not believe her.
These accounts emphasize the importance of the role of women
in the resurrection of Jesus and their significance as witnesses to the event.
This is significant because in the first-century Jewish culture, women were
often seen as unreliable witnesses and their testimony was not considered
credible in a court of law. However, in the New Testament, women are recognized
as important witnesses to the resurrection, and their testimony is given equal
weight to that of the male disciples.
For many Christians, the role of women in the resurrection
of Jesus is an important example of the inclusion and empowerment of women in
the early Christian community. It also serves as a reminder of the importance
of all people, regardless of gender, as witnesses to the transformative power
of the resurrection.
In the Gospel of Matthew, for example, it is written that
after the crucifixion, "Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the
tomb." (Matthew 28:1). When they arrived, they found that the tomb was
empty, and an angel told them that Jesus had risen from the dead. The women
then went to tell the disciples what they had seen and heard.
In the Gospel of John, it is written that Mary Magdalene
went to the tomb alone and was the first to see the resurrected Jesus. She then
went to tell the disciples, who initially did not believe her.
These accounts emphasize the importance of the role of women
in the resurrection of Jesus and their significance as witnesses to the event.
This is significant because in the first-century Jewish culture, women were
often seen as unreliable witnesses and their testimony was not considered
credible in a court of law. However, in the New Testament, women are recognized
as important witnesses to the resurrection, and their testimony is given equal
weight to that of the male disciples.
For many Christians, the role of women in the resurrection
of Jesus is an important example of the inclusion and empowerment of women in
the early Christian community. It also serves as a reminder of the importance
of all people, regardless of gender, as witnesses to the transformative power
of the resurrection.
15. Ferraz The Baptism Of Jesus Matthew 8:13-17
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