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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Last Supper Painting Very Inaccurate!

Mysterious Last Supper Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci 

 There has been much speculation about the mysterious space Leonàrdo Da Vinci placed beside Christ in his painting "The Last Supper". From conjectures people have made about the painting, it is as if they see it as a photograph taken of "The Last Supper" - not an artwork created thousands of years after the actual event . Numerous legends and folk tales have led people to speculate all kinds of things about the space beside Jesus in the painting. This post seeks to shine a light on what might be a bit more realistic reason for the space beside Christ in Da Vinci's painting.
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 Why I Believe There Is a Space Beside Christ in "The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci


 No one can say with absolute certainty why Leonardo Davinci put a space in beside Christ in his painting "The Last Supper". However, a few facts about Leonardo Da Vinci and the culture of his time can give us a more plausible, albeit, more mundane, reason for the space beside Christ than that given in the exciting imaginative movie "The Secret". First, however, let's see what we can glean from the accounts of people who lived a little closer to the time of the event than you , I, or for that matter- Da Vinci. What exactly does it say happened at that last meal Christ shared with His apostles? 

The Last Supper According to the Gospels

Matthew

 In Matthew, the recount of the Last Supper begins in chapter 23 verse 17 .
"Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?" 
 This piece of scripture gives us two important clues. 
1. When
2. The type of meal. 

This was no ordinary dinner that they would be having together, but a highly ritualized meal steeped in centuries of tradition . They were going to be celebrating Passover! 

 In Matthew 26:20 we get two more clues.
 "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve." 
 Here we find the time of day - evening, and exactly who was there at the Passover meal - the 12 disciples.

Mark 

We find the passover meal preparations beginning in chapter 14 of Mark. 
Mark 14:12 "And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?"
 This Gospel gives us a bit more of the time frame. They had killed the passover sacrifice and needed a place to eat it that evening. 
 The book of Mark also tells us where they were going to eat their passover meal. 
Mark 14:15 "And he will show you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us."
 In addition to this, Mark tells us how many people were at the Passover seder and the time of day. 
 
Mark 14:17 "And in the evening he cometh with the twelve."

Luke 

In Luke, the scene is set in chapter 22 verse 7. 
"Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed." 
 Later, in verse 12, we find out a bit more about where they will be eating the passover meal. 
"And he shall show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready." 

 John

In the Gospel of John, the recounting of that last evening can be found in chapter 13. This account tells us about the washing of the disciples feet after dinner. Following the foot washing, they are reseated at the table in what might seem to some a very curious position.
John 13:23 "Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved." 
 Have you ever wondered, "Why would a disciple be laying on Christ's chest?" According to tradition, when people eat the passover meal they are to lay around a low table on their left side in fancy clothes propped up on pillows in imitation of their former rich slave masters. In addition to this, the person doing the blessing of the food usually sits at the head of the table and people are seated on both sides of the table. So now that we have more of the facts about the room,the time of day and the positioning of the people around the table we can take a clearer look at Da Vinci's fanciful painting - The Last Supper . 

 The Last Supper -An Imaginative Painting by Leonardo Da Vinci 

 As we can plainly see from the gospel accounts of the last passover Yeshua observed with His disciples, Da Vinci's depiction of the event in no way reflects the actual seating of the disciples. 
DaVinci has them seated in chairs as if they are at the head table of a wedding banquet. The time of day appears to mid-afternoon. No one is leaning back on Jesus.

Why might Da Vinci have painted the Last Supper like this?
During the time Leonardo Da Vinci was painting "The Last Supper", artwork was usually commissioned by wealthy patrons. Frequently, patrons of these artworks would have their likenesses inserted imto the art. In all likelihood, the people in the painting of The Last Supper were wealthy patrons of the arts. 
So, why the space in the place beside Christ in this painting? I believe this empty person-sized space was created by Da Vinci, so common people could also imagine themselves there at the table with Christ. Why do you think Da Vinci put a person-sized space beside Christ in his painting "The Last Supper"? 
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Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:@Sister_Su | Linktree

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Victory Through Jesus!

Jesus is Real!

Victory in Jesus! Here is a wonderful testimony of a life turned around through Christ that was put across my path a few minutes ago on Twitter. Have you heard of Giuseppe Barbaro? 

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How Did Christ Transform Giuseppe Barbaro?

Here is what Giuseppe Barbaro posted on Twitter:

Do You Need Christ To Transform You Too?

Are you thinking- " Hey, if Christ can restore Giuseppe Barbaro's life, then maybe, just maybe, He can restore my life too? There is no maybe about it. Christ can restore you too. 
Just stop and talk to God - the great Creator , Master of the Universe - He created you and He can make you totally new. 
Not sure what to say? Just tell Him what is in your heart. Tell Him you need a new start. Say you're sorry for the mess you've made doing things your way, and ask him to please give you a new start by sending His Son  to live in your heart. Tell Him - "I need Jesus to take the wheel." 

About This Author

Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:@Sister_Su | Linktree

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement Resources

Yom Kippur Yearly Repentance to Start a Fresh Year

Yom Kippur -the Day of Atonement is a very important Feast of God for all people who love God and especially for those wanting to honour the sacrifice His Son made at Calvary to atone for our sins. Until a few years ago, I knew very little about the importance of this day or any of the Holidays of God. Perhaps, Yom Kippur is relatively new to you too. If so, you might be interested in some of these resources I've discovered in my exploration of the significance of this holiest of Sabbaths. Unfortunately, many people have not had the opportunity to learn about the importance of this day.  This post has a video teaching about Yom Kippur from Dr. Sam Nadler a messianic Jew and a few links to events and useful resources for further exploration and study.
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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Prayer Requests From Dream Machine

Dream Machine Brings Hope

What dreams do you have? A young man named Charlie had a dream that became a reality despite what seemed unbeatable odds. The feeling of that dream coming true inspired him to launch a movement called The Dream Machine in the USA Putting faith into action and inspiring thousands of people to pray for people to help dreams come true for people fighting some very tough battles.
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Scripture:

  • James  2:26 ὥσπερ γὰρ τὸ σῶμα χωρὶς πνεύματος νεκρόν ἐστιν οὕτως καὶ ἡ πίστις χωρὶς τῶν ἔργων νεκρά ἐστιν
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Some Dream Machine Prayer Requests

Some Dream Machine have included dreams of people fighting various types of cancer to get funds for lifesaving procedures, homeless people to have homes, people needing transportation for work and more. Hear this clip of prayer requests from Instagram.

Would you like to be an answer to someone's prayer through Dream Machine? According to the information I read about Dream Machine 100% of the donations go to helping people's dreams come true. You can find out more about helping people's dreams come true through the Dream Machine here.

Importance of Persistent Prayer

What is your prayer request? Take it to the Lord in prayer AND share your prayer request EVERYWHERE! Here is a list of some of the prayer lines that I have called that you may find helpful too. Prayer Requests
Jesus said we are to be like that insistent friend who comes knocking at your door at midnight or the woman who continually petitions the judge. Keep praying! Keep persisting! Do not stop petitioning God. Keep knocking on the door!

Standing in the Need of Prayer

Some of you know what I have been through in my life and how God has pulled me through some incredibly tough times. The need to start Hotel Dieu for Women as a project of Refurbished Homes by Refurbished People has become more and more evident to me as I have travelled sick and homeless across the Province of Ontario for the past two years after losing my job and home in the same day due to Covid . Two years ago a doctor at Moose Factory Hospital told me I had three days to live, but I am still alive.
However, I have steadily grown weaker and weaker. My heart rate has been running below 40 off and on for the last 3 weeks. I am now very weak and ill. The battle being waged in my mind wars between the song "The Dream Never Dies Just the Dreamer" and  "The Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns.
If you are facing a tough battle perhaps this song by Casting Crowns will give you some strength for your battle too. 


God Bless,
Su

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Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Instagram @sistersuhoteldieu See her link tree for more details:@Sister_Su | Linktree

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Welcoming Browze - New Advertiser!

My Five Favourite Things Found Browsing Browze

Browze ships an interesting variety of affordable home decor and kitchen accessories to Canada, the UK, the USA, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. They have a great product guarantee and even offer free shipping with a minimum order. Browze has kindly offered to pay me a commission for each purchase my readers make through my links to the Browze website. What are my five favourite finds from Browze?  This post has a list of my current five favourites. What will you find at Browze? Take a look here at Browze and tell me about your favourite find at Browze.
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