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a) Tissot The Passover Exodus 12:1-29
a) Tissot The Passover Exodus 12:1-29
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The painting shows the Passover meal being taken. The origin of the Passover meal can be traced back to the book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible. According to the story, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and subjected to harsh conditions by Pharaoh. Moses, with the help of God, led the Israelites out of Egypt and towards the promised land. However, Pharaoh changed his mind and pursued the Israelites with his army.
As a sign of God's protection, Moses instructed the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb and spread its blood on their doorposts, so that when the angel of death passed through Egypt to strike down the firstborn of each household, he would "pass over" the Israelites' homes, sparing their firstborn sons. The Israelites were then told to roast the lamb and eat it with bitter herbs and unleavened bread, in haste, ready to leave Egypt. This event became known as the Passover and the meal became an annual tradition to commemorate their deliverance from slavery.
As a sign of God's protection, Moses instructed the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb and spread its blood on their doorposts, so that when the angel of death passed through Egypt to strike down the firstborn of each household, he would "pass over" the Israelites' homes, sparing their firstborn sons. The Israelites were then told to roast the lamb and eat it with bitter herbs and unleavened bread, in haste, ready to leave Egypt. This event became known as the Passover and the meal became an annual tradition to commemorate their deliverance from slavery.
The Passover meal is a retelling of the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt and has become a central part of Jewish tradition and culture.
b) The harlot of Jericho and the spies Joshua 2: 1-24
The Passover meal is a retelling of the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt and has become a central part of Jewish tradition and culture.
Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses, sent two spies to the city of Jericho to gather information about the city and its inhabitants. The spies went to the house of a prostitute named Rahab, and she hid them from the authorities. When the king of Jericho learned that the Israelites had spies in the city, he sent soldiers to capture them. But Rahab had already hidden the spies in her roof and told the soldiers that they had already left the city.
Rahab then went to the roof to talk to the spies and told them that the people of Jericho were afraid of the Israelites because they had heard about their miraculous crossing of the Jordan River and the defeat of other cities. Rahab also asked the spies to spare her and her family when they attacked the city. The spies agreed to do so and gave her a sign to hang from her window so that they would know her house when they came to the city.
The spies returned to Joshua and reported what they had learned, and the Israelites later marched to Jericho and captured the city, as the Lord had promised them. According to the story, Rahab and her family were saved, as the spies had promised.
This story is significant in several ways. It shows that God was with the Israelites and helped them defeat their enemies, and it also demonstrates the kindness and compassion shown by Rahab, who was a foreigner and a prostitute, to the Israelites. The story of Rahab is also significant because she is later mentioned as an ancestor of Jesus in the genealogy of Matthew 1:5
c) Abraham parts from Lot Gen 13: 5-18
Rahab then went to the roof to talk to the spies and told them that the people of Jericho were afraid of the Israelites because they had heard about their miraculous crossing of the Jordan River and the defeat of other cities. Rahab also asked the spies to spare her and her family when they attacked the city. The spies agreed to do so and gave her a sign to hang from her window so that they would know her house when they came to the city.
The spies returned to Joshua and reported what they had learned, and the Israelites later marched to Jericho and captured the city, as the Lord had promised them. According to the story, Rahab and her family were saved, as the spies had promised.
This story is significant in several ways. It shows that God was with the Israelites and helped them defeat their enemies, and it also demonstrates the kindness and compassion shown by Rahab, who was a foreigner and a prostitute, to the Israelites. The story of Rahab is also significant because she is later mentioned as an ancestor of Jesus in the genealogy of Matthew 1:5
c) Abraham parts from Lot Gen 13: 5-18
This painting shows the story of Abraham parting from Lot as found in Genesis 13:1-13. In this story, Abraham and Lot were both very wealthy and had large herds of cattle and flocks of sheep, so much so that their flocks and herdsmen were beginning to clash and compete for grazing land.
Abraham recognized that this situation was causing strife and tension between their families, so he decided to separate from Lot to avoid any further conflict. Abraham offered Lot the choice of where he wanted to go, and Lot chose to settle in the plain of Jordan, which was well-watered and lush. Abraham, on the other hand, chose to remain in the land of Canaan, which the Lord had promised to him and his descendants.
After their separation, the Lord confirmed to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations and that his descendants would possess the land of Canaan. Abraham's willingness to separate from Lot and avoid conflict showed his faith in God's plan and his commitment to living in peace with others.
This story is significant because it demonstrates Abraham's obedience and trust in God's plan, as well as his commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully and with integrity. It is also a reminder of the importance of making choices that honour God and bring peace to our relationships with others.
d) Destruction of Leviathan Isaiah 27:1-2
Abraham recognized that this situation was causing strife and tension between their families, so he decided to separate from Lot to avoid any further conflict. Abraham offered Lot the choice of where he wanted to go, and Lot chose to settle in the plain of Jordan, which was well-watered and lush. Abraham, on the other hand, chose to remain in the land of Canaan, which the Lord had promised to him and his descendants.
After their separation, the Lord confirmed to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations and that his descendants would possess the land of Canaan. Abraham's willingness to separate from Lot and avoid conflict showed his faith in God's plan and his commitment to living in peace with others.
This story is significant because it demonstrates Abraham's obedience and trust in God's plan, as well as his commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully and with integrity. It is also a reminder of the importance of making choices that honour God and bring peace to our relationships with others.
d) Destruction of Leviathan Isaiah 27:1-2
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In these verses, the prophet Isaiah describes God's judgment on Leviathan, a symbol of chaos and evil. The Lord will punish Leviathan for its hostility and cruelty and will destroy it once and for all. The image of Leviathan being defeated and its strength broken is meant to symbolize God's power and victory over evil.
The use of the Leviathan as a symbol for evil is common in the Old Testament and is meant to convey the idea that God is more powerful than any other force in the world, including the forces of chaos and destruction. By destroying Leviathan, God is showing that he can bring order out of chaos and that he can conquer evil and bring peace to the world.
This passage is significant because it underscores the importance of trusting in God's power and goodness, even in the face of evil and chaos. It is a reminder that God is always in control and that his love and justice will ultimately triumph over all the forces of darkness.
e) Lehman A scene from the book of Tobit Tobit 5:15-22
In these verses, the prophet Isaiah describes God's judgment on Leviathan, a symbol of chaos and evil. The Lord will punish Leviathan for its hostility and cruelty and will destroy it once and for all. The image of Leviathan being defeated and its strength broken is meant to symbolize God's power and victory over evil.
The use of the Leviathan as a symbol for evil is common in the Old Testament and is meant to convey the idea that God is more powerful than any other force in the world, including the forces of chaos and destruction. By destroying Leviathan, God is showing that he can bring order out of chaos and that he can conquer evil and bring peace to the world.
This passage is significant because it underscores the importance of trusting in God's power and goodness, even in the face of evil and chaos. It is a reminder that God is always in control and that his love and justice will ultimately triumph over all the forces of darkness.
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In the story, Tobit becomes blind and is unable to support his family, so his son Tobias sets out to earn money for their household. However, Tobit is afraid for Tobias's safety and sends along the angel Raphael to accompany him on his journey.
Along the way, Tobias meets and marries a young woman named Sarah, who had been plagued by a demon. With Raphael's guidance, Tobias is able to drive the demon away and save Sarah's life. Tobias and Sarah then return to Tobias's parents, and Tobit is eventually cured of his blindness by using the gall of a fish, which Raphael had told Tobias to bring back from his journey.
The story of Tobit is significant for several reasons. It highlights the importance of piety, obedience, and charity. It also shows God's power to protect and provide for his people, even in the face of difficulties and challenges. Finally, the story underscores the idea that God is always present and active in the lives of his people, guiding and helping them along their journeys.
f) Queen Esther and Mordecai Esther 2: 7-18
Along the way, Tobias meets and marries a young woman named Sarah, who had been plagued by a demon. With Raphael's guidance, Tobias is able to drive the demon away and save Sarah's life. Tobias and Sarah then return to Tobias's parents, and Tobit is eventually cured of his blindness by using the gall of a fish, which Raphael had told Tobias to bring back from his journey.
The story of Tobit is significant for several reasons. It highlights the importance of piety, obedience, and charity. It also shows God's power to protect and provide for his people, even in the face of difficulties and challenges. Finally, the story underscores the idea that God is always present and active in the lives of his people, guiding and helping them along their journeys.
f) Queen Esther and Mordecai Esther 2: 7-18
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The story takes place during the time of the Babylonian exile when the Jews were living in Persia and were subject to the rule of the Persian king. In the story, the king orders a decree to be written that all Jews should be killed on a certain day. However, Mordecai, a Jewish official in the court of King Ahasuerus, learns of the decree and convinces Esther to reveal her Jewish heritage to the king and to plead with him to spare her people.
With the help of the Lord, Esther is able to successfully plead with the king and the decree is reversed. The Jews are saved, and the holiday of Purim is established to commemorate their deliverance.
This story is significant because it shows the power of faith, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. It also demonstrates God's care and protection for his people, even when they are in a foreign land and under the rule of a hostile king. The story of Queen Esther and Mordecai is an important reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and for the rights of others, and it continues to inspire people to this day.
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With the help of the Lord, Esther is able to successfully plead with the king and the decree is reversed. The Jews are saved, and the holiday of Purim is established to commemorate their deliverance.
This story is significant because it shows the power of faith, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. It also demonstrates God's care and protection for his people, even when they are in a foreign land and under the rule of a hostile king. The story of Queen Esther and Mordecai is an important reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and for the rights of others, and it continues to inspire people to this day.
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