As I mentioned last week, we have been studying Hebrews this summer. The theme word for Hebrews is “better.” Jesus was a better high priest, a better mediator for a better covenant, and a better sacrifice. But he wasn’t just a better sacrifice, he was the perfect and final sacrifice. Hebrews reminds us that Christ […]
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July
21
The Sacrifice of Isaac
posted by laurieetta
Let’s look at another Caravaggio. (Sorry, I can’t help myself!) It was quite a thrill for me to see this painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. One reason I love Caravaggio is that he doesn’t just paint scenes—he paints human emotions. And nowhere is that clearer than in this painting titled, The Sacrifice of […]
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