Images on lectionary art

Jubilee! Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2019/01/23/jubilee-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Art , Justice , Freedom Source: Art & Theology In this artful devotional, Victoria Emily Jones highlights art and music that illustrate Luke 4:16-21 and Jesus's and the concept of the jubilee that the passage alludes to.

Palm Sunday in Global Arts (set 2) Image http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/114904941570/palm-sunday-in-global-arts-set-2 Image Topics: Art , Palm Sunday Source: Global Worship This post for Palm Sunday has a meditation, song list, and pictures (set 2) by artists in various countries.

Rejoice Greatly, Daughter! Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2018/12/11/rejoice-greatly-daughter-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Advent , Fear , Rejoicing , God's Presence Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones' post about rejoicing (Zephaniah 3:14–20) includes Gill Sakakini's acrylic art "Éclat," and audio of the song "Rejoice," adapted from the soprano air “Rejoice greatly" in Handel's Messiah.

Who Gives Life to the Dead Image by Jan L. Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2012/02/25/day-8-who-gives-life-to-the-dead/ Image by Jan L. Richardson Topics: Lent , Teaching , Calling , Creation Source: The Painted Prayerbook Romans 4:13-25 reminds us who God is: One who gives life to the dead and calls into existence that which did not exist. Our creator, sustainer, and lover of our souls. Art and poetry: Jan Richardson

The Man Born Blind Image by Jesus Mafa http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48383 Image by Jesus Mafa Topics: Art , Healing Source: Vanderbilt University Library This 1973 painting by Jesus Mafa depicts John 9:1-41, where Jesus heals the man born blind.

The Empty Tomb Image by Jesus Mafa http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48301 Image by Jesus Mafa Topics: Art , Resurrection Source: Vanderbilt University Library This 1973 painting by Jesus Mafa depicts the empty tomb after Jesus' resurrection from Matthew 28:1-10.

Palm Sunday in Global Arts (set 1) Image by Various http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/114905073975/palm-sunday-in-global-arts-set-1 Image by Various Topics: Art , Holy Week , Palm Sunday , Sacred Poems and Hymns Source: Global Worship Resources for Palm Sunday including painted images from around the globe, a poem, and a sermon excerpt.

Dives and Lazarus (Artful Devotion) Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2019/09/24/dives-and-lazarus-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Art , Lazarus Source: Art & Theology This devotional reflection pairs Luke 16:19–31 with the art-piece, "Lazarus and Dives” from the Codex Aureus of Echternach (c.1035–40) and a video of the traditional English ballad, “Dives and Lazarus.”

The Lord's Supper Image by Jesus Mafa http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48298 Image by Jesus Mafa Topics: Art , Lord’s Supper , Jesus Source: Vanderbilt University Library This 1973 painting by Jesus Mafa depicts Jesus at the Last Supper from Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-39, and John 13-17.

Burning Bushes Image by Fran Pratt http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/164845960300/burning-bushes-litany-art Image by Fran Pratt Topics: Art , Calling , Moses , Theophany Source: Global Worship Prayer and art for those moments when God appears and issues strange and bold commands. A litany by Fran Pratt is paired with a painting by Daniel Nevins.

Awake and Sober Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2017/11/14/awake-and-sober-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Light , Coming of Christ , Darkness , Faith Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones' post on remaining awake and sober (1 Thessalonians 5:2-10) includes the acrylic art "Nepsis" (“watchfulness”) by John R. P. Russell, and the cello composition “Riding Light” composed and performed by Joshua Roman.

Jairus' Daughter Image by Jesus Mafa http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56455 Image by Jesus Mafa Topics: Art , Healing Source: Vanderbilt University Library This 1973 painting by Jesus Mafa depicts Mark 5:21-43, where Jesus heals Jairus' daughter.

Transfiguration Art Image by Cerezo Barredo http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/157801805600/transfiguration-art-by-cerezo-barredo-spain Image by Cerezo Barredo Topics: Art , Lectionary , Transfiguration , Illustration Source: Global Worship Images of black-and-white drawings of the Transfiguration by Spanish artist and priest Maximino Cerezo Barredo (born 1932).

Lady Wisdom, Lady Love (Artful Devotion) Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2018/08/14/lady-wisdom-lady-love-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Art , Love , Wisdom , Holiness Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones presents a variety of art forms dedicated to exploring the thematic influence of wisdom upon art, music, literature, and iconography. The article presents differing perspectives on lady wisdom (sophia) throughout history.

The Rich Man and Lazarus Image by Jesus Mafa http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48267 Image by Jesus Mafa Topics: Art , Lazarus , Parable Source: Vanderbilt University Library This 1973 painting by Jesus Mafa depicts Luke 16:19-31, where Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

Standing Up Straight & Free on the Sabbath Image by Barbara Schwarz http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/149471572285/standing-up-straight-free-on-the-sabbath-no Image by Barbara Schwarz Topics: Sabbath , Freedom , Healing , Health Source: Global Worship A collection of art poetry related to the healing of the crippled woman in Luke 13:10-17. Includes a painting by Barbara Schwarz, a poem by Kathy Coffey, and a litany by Fran Pratt.

Prepare the Way Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2017/12/05/prepare-the-way-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Art , Music , John the Baptist , Advent Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones’ blog on Mark 1:1-8 and Isaiah 40:3-5 includes the song “Prepare the Way, O Zion,” a photo of a carved door from a church in Zimbabwe, and information on African Christian art.

Jesus Among the Teachers Image by Jesus Mafa http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48280 Image by Jesus Mafa Topics: Art , Jesus Source: Vanderbilt University Library This 1973 painting by Jesus Mafa depicts Luke 2:41-52, where the boy Jesus sits in the temple among teachers.

Worship Resources for All Saints Day/Martyr’s Day Image http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/12019750168/worship-resources-for-all-saints-daymartyrs-day Image Topics: All Saints' Day , Saints , Feast , Martyr Source: Global Worship The history of All Saints Day/Martyr's Day is given, and also a bulletin-type piece of art and a pdf and link for the African-American Lectionary's resources for the day, which includes responsive readings and songs.

Creation Psalm Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2018/10/16/creation-psalm-artful-devotion/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Praise , Creation , God , Water Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones' post features five of Barbara Wolff's art pieces based on Psalm 104, and a video of the psalm sung in ancient Hebrew, arranged by Yonnie (Jonathan) Dror.