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Ascending and descending angels
William Blake’s 19th century painting, “Jacob’s Dream,” depicts angels ascending and descending a staircase to heaven. In John’s Gospel, Jesus gives a similar depiction, claiming the angels will ascend...
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When we recite the Nicene Creed, we say, “On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.” This line echoes St. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, “… that Christ died for our sins...
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Serving good wine before its time
Jesus is depicted at the wedding at Cana in this 17th century work by Jan Cossiers. Jesus’ mysterious reply to the lack of wine at the wedding foreshadows another event in the life of the Savior....
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Did God command Joshua to ‘utterly destroy’ the Canaanites?
Nicolas Poussin’s 17th century work depicts the victory of Joshua and his armies over the Amalekites. In the Old Testament, God’s command to the Israelites to “wipe out” certain tribes today causes...
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Come to Jesus, and never hunger or thirst
Jesus multiplies the loaves and fishes just before his “bread of life” discourse in John 6, as depicted in Ambrosius Francken I’s 16th century masterpiece. Unlike the Torah, which says those who...
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