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Daniel's Prophecies

 

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Artwork Inspired by the Book of Daniel

 Daniel interpreting Nebuchadnezzar's first dream, 1670s

Mattia Preti (Italian, 1613–1699)
 

²⁰“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.
²¹ He changes times and seasons;
he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
²² He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.
²³ I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:
You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
you have made known to us the dream of the king.”
Daniel 2:20-23
 

Shadrach, Meschach, and Abdenego, 1863

Simeon Solomon (British, 1840–1905)

¹⁶ Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. ¹⁷ If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. ¹⁸ But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”
Daniel 3:16-18

Nebuchadnezzar, 1795 

William Blake (British, 1757-1827) 

His dominion is an eternal dominion;
    his kingdom endures from generation to generation.
³⁵ All the peoples of the earth
    are regarded as nothing.
He does as he pleases
    with the powers of heaven
    and the peoples of the earth.
No one can hold back his hand
or say to him: “What have you done?”
Daniel 4:34b-35

Belshazzar’s Feast, 1635-1638
Rembrandt (Dutch, 1606-1669)
 
²⁶ “Here is what these words mean:
Mene : God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end.
²⁷ Tekel : You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting.
²⁸ Peres : Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.”
Daniel 5:26-28

Daniel in Lions Den, 1892

Briton Rivière (British, 1840-1920)

Daniel's Answer to the King, 1892

Briton Rivière (British, 1840-1920)

21 “May the king live forever!  22My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”

Daniel 6:21-22

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Lord's Prayer (song)

The Lord's Prayer had be incorporated by various composers into musical setting for utilization during liturgical service.

It also an inspiration for musicians to produce award-winning compositions, not just as Church music, but also include a video game theme song !







"The Lord's Prayer" is a rock setting of the Lord's Prayer with music by Arnold Strals recorded in 1973 by the Australian nun Sister Janet Mead. 

The recording became an international hit, selling nearly 3 million copies worldwide.  Sister Janet donated all of her royalties to charity.

Charlotte Church was only 12 years old when she recorded her first album Voice of an Angel in 1998.  The album is a collection of arias, sacred songs and traditional pieces, which include “The Lord’s Prayer”.

IndiaJiva are multi-instrumentalists and composers Ron Ragel and Vicki Hansen.  Their interpretation of the music is classified by some as New Age.  ( Almost anything soothing, calming effect, or some sleepy effect is considered New Age )

“The Lord’s Prayer” is performed in Aramaic, the spoken language of Jesus, recorded in IndiaJiva’s 2004 album Sacred Ragas.

Abwoon d'bashmaya Nethqadash shmakh Teytey malkuthakh Neywey tzevyanach aykanna d'bwashmaya aph b'arha Hawvlan ladhma d'sunqanan yaomana Washboqlan khaubayn wakhtahayn Aykana daph khnan shbwoqan l'khayyabayn Wela tashlan l'nesyuna Ela patzan min bisha Metol dilakhie malkutha Wahayla wateshbukhta L'ahlam almin

O Birther! Focus your light within us Create your reign of unity now Your one desire then acts with ours, as in all light, so in all forms Grant what we need each day in bread and insight Loose the cords of mistakes binding us, as we release the strands we hold of others’ guilt. Don’t let us enter forgetfulness But free us from unripeness From you is born all ruling will the power and the life to do Truly

"Baba Yetu" (Swahili: "Our Father") is the theme song for the 2005 video game Civilization IV. It was composed by Christopher Tin and performed by Ron Ragin and the Stanford Talisman.  For its re-release in Tin's debut 2009’s album Calling All Dawns, it was performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir. The song, when rereleased, became the first piece of video game music to be nominated for and to win a Grammy Award.

The lyrics of "Baba Yetu" (which means "Our Father" in African language Swahili) are a translation of the Lord's Prayer.

Baba yetu, yetu uliye Mbinguni yetu, yutu Amina Baba yetu, yetu, uliye M jina lako e litukuzwe Utupe leo chakula chetu Tunachohitaji utusamehe Makosa yetu, hey Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe Waliotukosea, usitutie Katika majaribu, lakini Utuokoe, na Yule, milele na milele Ufalme waka ufike utakalo Lifanyike duniani kama bminguni, Amin

Our Father, our, who is In Heaven, our, our, Amen Our Father, our, who is Let’s glory Your name Give us today our food We need you to forgive us Our errors, hey As we do forgive those Who did us wrong, don’t put us Into trials, but Save us, with Him, for ever and ever Your kingdom dome that is be Done on earth as in Heaven, Amen

Hillsong Worship (formerly Hillsong Live) is an Australian Christian music praise & worship group from Sydney, Australia, where they started making music in 1983, at Hillsong Church.

There Is the 26^th live album by Hillsong Worship.  Recorded in 2017, the album has seventeen songs including  "The Lord’s Prayer”

Citizen Way, formerly known as The Least of These, is a contemporary Christian music and Christian rock band from Elgin, Illinois.

“The Lord’s Prayer” is their singles released in 2019.

Map of Jerusalem ( Ancient )

Maps of Jerusalem

Jerusalem during time of Jesus

Holy Week

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday commemorates the Triumphal entry into Jerusalem described in all four canonical gospels. As described in the accounts, Jesus's entry into Jerusalem was noted by the crowds present who shouted praises and waved palm branches, singing part of Psalm 118: 25–26 – “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord.” ( Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-39, John 12:12-19 )

Holy Monday

On Holy Monday, some observe the anointing of Jesus at Bethany (John 12:1-11). Other events which the Gospels tell of which may have occurred on this day include cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17 Luke 19:45-48), and the questioning of Jesus’ authority. (Matthew 21:23-27, Mark  11:27-33, Luke 20:1-8)

Fig Tuesday

On Holy Tuesday, some observe Jesus' predictions of his own death, ( John 12:20-36) and the cursing the fig tree. ( Matthew 21:18—19, Mark 11:12-14)

Spy Wednesday

On Holy Wednesday, the story of Judas arranging his betrayal of Jesus with the chief priests is remembered.  ( Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:1-6 )  For this reason, the day is sometimes called "Spy Wednesday"

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday) commemorates the Last Supper, where Christ lays out the model for the Eucharist or Holy Communion. ( Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46 )    During the meal, Jesus predicted the events that would immediately follow, including his betrayal ( Matthew 26:21-25, Mark 14:17-21 ), the Denial of Peter ( Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:31-34, John 13:36-38 ), and his death and resurrection ( Matthew 26:32, Mark 14:28,John 13:33-34 ).

Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his subsequent death. ( Matthew 27:1-61, Mark 15:1-41, Luke 23:1-49, John 19:1-37)

Black Saturday

( Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56, John 19:38-42 )

Holy Saturday is the day between the crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection. As the Sabbath day, the Gospel accounts all note that Jesus was hurriedly buried in a cave tomb after his crucifixion, with the intent to finish proper embalming and burial ceremonies on Sunday, after the Sabbath had ended, as the Sabbath day prohibitions would have prevented observant Jews from completing a proper burial.

Easter Sunday

( Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 200:1-18 )

Easter Day, which immediately follows Holy Week and begins with the Easter Vigil, is the great feast day and apogee of the Christian liturgical year: on this day the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated. It is the first day of the new season of the Great Fifty Days, or Eastertide, which runs from Easter Day to Pentecost Sunday. The Resurrection of Christ on Easter Day is the main reason why Christians keep every Sunday as the primary day of religious observance.

Station of the Cross ( Via Crucis )

Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross), refers to 14 images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. The stations grew out of imitations of Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary.

Commonly, the 14 images will be arranged in numbered order along a path and the faithful travel from image to image, in order, stopping at each station to say the selected prayers and reflections. This will be done individually or in a procession most commonly during Lent, especially on Good Friday, in a spirit of reparation for the sufferings and insults that Jesus endured during his passion.

It has become one of the most popular devotions and the stations can be found in many Western Christian churches, including Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, and Roman Catholic.

Station 1 – Jesus is Condemned to Death

( Matthew 27:27:11-26, Mark 15:1-15, Luke 23-1-25, John 18:28-19:16 )

Station 2 – Jesus Carries His Cross

( Matthew 27:27:27-31, Mark 15:20, John 19:17 )

Station 3 – Jesus Falls the First Time

Station 4 – Jesus Meets His Mother

Station 5 – Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross

( Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 )

Station 6 – Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

Station 7 – Jesus Falls the Second Time

Station 8 – Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

( Luke 23:27 )

Station 9 – Jesus Falls the Third Time

Station 10 – Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

( Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, John 19:23 )

Station 11 – Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

( Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:25, Luke 23:33, John 19:23  )

Station 12 – Jesus Dies on the Cross

( Matthew 27:50, Mark 15:37, Luke 23:46, John 19:30 )

Station 13 – Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

Station 14 – Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

( Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-41 )