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1. Reni and Sanzio Michael Battles Lucifer Rev 12:7-9
A famous depiction of the Angel Michael battling with Lucifer. The depiction has Michael demanding subservience to God from Lucifer, who refuses. "Servium" Michael says, "Non Servium" Lucifer responds.
A famous depiction of the Angel Michael battling with Lucifer. The depiction has Michael demanding subservience to God from Lucifer, who refuses. "Servium" Michael says, "Non Servium" Lucifer responds.
The story of Michael's battle with Lucifer, also known as Satan, is a significant event in the Judeo-Christian tradition and is mentioned in several books of the Bible, including Revelation 12:7-9. According to the story, Lucifer was once an angel in heaven, but he became prideful and rebelled against God, leading a third of the angels to follow him in his rebellion. Michael, one of the archangels, was tasked by God to lead the angels who remained faithful to God in a battle against Lucifer and his followers.
The story of Michael's battle with Lucifer, also known as Satan, is a significant event in the Judeo-Christian tradition and is mentioned in several books of the Bible, including Revelation 12:7-9. According to the story, Lucifer was once an angel in heaven, but he became prideful and rebelled against God, leading a third of the angels to follow him in his rebellion. Michael, one of the archangels, was tasked by God to lead the angels who remained faithful to God in a battle against Lucifer and his followers.
The story of Michael's battle with Lucifer represents the ongoing spiritual struggle between good and evil and is often seen as a symbol of the fight between the forces of light and darkness. Michael is often portrayed as a symbol of courage, bravery, and faithfulness, and his battle against Lucifer is seen as a reminder that people must remain vigilant against evil and must always be ready to defend what is good and true.
The Latin phrases "servium" and "non servium" are often associated with this story. "Servium" means "I will serve," and "non servium" means "I will not serve." These phrases symbolize the choice that each person must make regarding their allegiance to good or evil. The story of Michael's battle with Lucifer is a reminder that people must make a conscious decision to follow God and resist the influence of evil.
Overall, the story of Michael's battle with Lucifer is a significant part of the Judeo-Christian tradition and serves as a powerful symbol of the ongoing struggle between good and evil and the importance of choosing to follow God and resist evil.
The story of Michael's battle with Lucifer represents the ongoing spiritual struggle between good and evil and is often seen as a symbol of the fight between the forces of light and darkness. Michael is often portrayed as a symbol of courage, bravery, and faithfulness, and his battle against Lucifer is seen as a reminder that people must remain vigilant against evil and must always be ready to defend what is good and true.
The Latin phrases "servium" and "non servium" are often associated with this story. "Servium" means "I will serve," and "non servium" means "I will not serve." These phrases symbolize the choice that each person must make regarding their allegiance to good or evil. The story of Michael's battle with Lucifer is a reminder that people must make a conscious decision to follow God and resist the influence of evil.
Overall, the story of Michael's battle with Lucifer is a significant part of the Judeo-Christian tradition and serves as a powerful symbol of the ongoing struggle between good and evil and the importance of choosing to follow God and resist evil.
If you think about it, God placed us on earth well after the devil had been banished there..this suggests that God in his wisdom placed us in a place where the likelihood of success was low for human beings...all part of the redemption mystery?
It is not my intention to introduce any doubt, but I have come to accept that the Bible is not an exact science; it has much we don't understand, but the little we do makes us more honourable than we would have been if left to our own devices. I thus choose to believe what I can and identify as a mystery what I cannot, but at all times, try as much as possible to live as noble a life as I can. I am certain that any doubt will be removed as soon as we pass over into the next realm of life; namely life after death.
If you think about it, God placed us on earth well after the devil had been banished there..this suggests that God in his wisdom placed us in a place where the likelihood of success was low for human beings...all part of the redemption mystery?
It is not my intention to introduce any doubt, but I have come to accept that the Bible is not an exact science; it has much we don't understand, but the little we do makes us more honourable than we would have been if left to our own devices. I thus choose to believe what I can and identify as a mystery what I cannot, but at all times, try as much as possible to live as noble a life as I can. I am certain that any doubt will be removed as soon as we pass over into the next realm of life; namely life after death.
2.Tintoretto Cain kills Abel Early
2.Tintoretto Cain kills Abel Early
The painting shows the story of Cain killing Abel which is recorded in the book of Genesis and is one of the earliest recorded instances of murder in human history. According to the story, Cain and Abel were the sons of Adam and Eve, and both of them brought offerings to God. Abel offered his best sheep as a sacrifice, while Cain offered some of the fruits of the ground. God accepted Abel's offering but rejected Cain's.
Cain was extremely jealous and angry about this, and God warned him that sin was crouching at the door and that he must master it. However, Cain's jealousy and anger only grew, and he eventually killed Abel. When God asked Cain where Abel was, Cain replied that he did not know and that he was not his brother's keeper.
The story of Cain killing Abel is often seen as a symbol of the destructive power of jealousy, anger, and sin. It is a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to negative emotions and the importance of choosing to do what is right, even when it is difficult. The story is also a reminder that people have a responsibility to care for one another and to protect the innocent.
The story of Cain killing Abel is significant in the Bible because it is one of the earliest recorded instances of sin and the consequences of disobedience. It is a reminder that sin has been a part of human history since the beginning and that people must always be vigilant against its influence. The story is also a call to action, urging people to choose to do what is right and to resist the temptation to give in to sin and negative emotions.
This was the end of the age of innocence. Many of us imagine that we are incapable of what Cain did, but alas, which man is without feelings of jealousy, wishful thinking, and concern with the cares of the world? Obviously, murder is not justifiable, but all these innate thoughts that are driven primarily by pride do occasion in us emotional violence which sometimes extends to physical acts.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, warns us of the mind, wherein thoughts begin to fester. Cain was jealous of Abel's achievements, and rather than rejoice with him and try emulation, he allowed his feelings to get the better of him. Don't for a second imagine that you are incapable of the same.3. Bridgam Pharaoh's army engulfed
Cain was extremely jealous and angry about this, and God warned him that sin was crouching at the door and that he must master it. However, Cain's jealousy and anger only grew, and he eventually killed Abel. When God asked Cain where Abel was, Cain replied that he did not know and that he was not his brother's keeper.
The story of Cain killing Abel is often seen as a symbol of the destructive power of jealousy, anger, and sin. It is a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to negative emotions and the importance of choosing to do what is right, even when it is difficult. The story is also a reminder that people have a responsibility to care for one another and to protect the innocent.
The story of Cain killing Abel is significant in the Bible because it is one of the earliest recorded instances of sin and the consequences of disobedience. It is a reminder that sin has been a part of human history since the beginning and that people must always be vigilant against its influence. The story is also a call to action, urging people to choose to do what is right and to resist the temptation to give in to sin and negative emotions.
This was the end of the age of innocence. Many of us imagine that we are incapable of what Cain did, but alas, which man is without feelings of jealousy, wishful thinking, and concern with the cares of the world? Obviously, murder is not justifiable, but all these innate thoughts that are driven primarily by pride do occasion in us emotional violence which sometimes extends to physical acts.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, warns us of the mind, wherein thoughts begin to fester. Cain was jealous of Abel's achievements, and rather than rejoice with him and try emulation, he allowed his feelings to get the better of him. Don't for a second imagine that you are incapable of the same.
3. Bridgam Pharaoh's army engulfed
Pharaoh's sin was one of pride. Despite all that had been done to his people, including the last sign, namely the death of every firstborn animal and human being amongst the Egyptians, his heart would not allow him to imagine that the lowly Israelites had gotten the better of him.
There is an argument that the most-high seemed to favour the Israelites by ensuring that Pharaoh's heart was calloused against the warnings and signs that came from HIM. I however think that despite this, his behaviour was expected. In today's world, I have as yet to see a strong nation give in to the wishes of a weaker one. Unless versed in humility, the powerful are usually prideful, changing laws always to suit themselves and making themselves out to be on a morally higher plane.
There is an argument that the most-high seemed to favour the Israelites by ensuring that Pharaoh's heart was calloused against the warnings and signs that came from HIM. I however think that despite this, his behaviour was expected. In today's world, I have as yet to see a strong nation give in to the wishes of a weaker one. Unless versed in humility, the powerful are usually prideful, changing laws always to suit themselves and making themselves out to be on a morally higher plane.
4) The Raising of Lazarus John 11:38-44
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There were three that Christ raised from the dead; Lazarus, as depicted above, the son of the widow of Naim, and the little girl who was the daughter of the synagogue head, Jairus. If this is not the workings of God's son, then what else can it be? To the best of my knowledge, there is no account on earth of anyone raising anyone from the dead. In Lazarus' case, he waited a full three days before raising him; I suppose to remove any doubt that Lazarus had indeed crossed the threshold to the land of darkness and gloom.
I have lived on the earth for slightly more than a half-century, and to date, I have as yet to come across anyone that has raised another from the dead. Jewish traditions speak of Jesus as a man that did wonders including raising people from the dead. If we cannot believe or choose to doubt such miraculous acts, how can we possibly have any hope in believing anything? Today we have thousands of Christians still looking for signs and falling prey to charlatans (whom I choose to call anti-Christs). If we cannot believe the actions of Christ, at the very least try to live as he told us; there is no better affirmed of faith than trying to live as he taught us.
I have lived on the earth for slightly more than a half-century, and to date, I have as yet to come across anyone that has raised another from the dead. Jewish traditions speak of Jesus as a man that did wonders including raising people from the dead. If we cannot believe or choose to doubt such miraculous acts, how can we possibly have any hope in believing anything? Today we have thousands of Christians still looking for signs and falling prey to charlatans (whom I choose to call anti-Christs). If we cannot believe the actions of Christ, at the very least try to live as he told us; there is no better affirmed of faith than trying to live as he taught us.
5. Fugel Early ascension Acts 1:6-11
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The painting depicts the ascension, which occurs exactly 40 days after His resurrection.
You may have noted how the number 40 is so prevalent. Israelites in the wilderness- 40 years; Days spent by Jesus in the wilderness- 40 days corresponds to 40 days of fasting before Easter, namely Lent. Days from resurrection (Easter Sunday) to ascension - 40 days.
Death, resurrection, and ascension are the pillars on which Christianity is founded. If Jesus was a mere man, then it would be difficult to pursue the thought of deity. In this case, however, his deity comes through, as these events have happened to no one else in the history of men being on earth. Our Lord also taught us that His ascension was necessary so as to release the helper, the paraclete, or more commonly the holy spirit.
The unleashing of the spirit came to further anchor what our Lord had achieved. The old sacrificial system was gone, with the Lord's death being the ultimate sacrifice. Now comes the age of grace, the forgiveness of sins through grace and not by one's own strength; with forgiveness of sins comes the indwelling of the spirit, which produces the characteristics of the spirit in men; peace, love, neighbourliness, charity, and so on. Indeed, the indwelling residence of the spirit brings out good works which in turn brings the Kingdom of God on earth closer still; it will come in its entirety at the second coming of our Lord.
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