The Blessed Man
This portrait/illustration was a gift for a good friend.
“Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” – Matthew 5:6
Bible
Daniel 1: Pulse and Water
This is the fifth and final illustration for the book of Daniel chapter 1 from the Bible.
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God granted Daniel favour with his master and the boys were served vegetables and water for a ten day test. Appearing fairer and stronger than the others, their diet was changed permanently and they joyfully ate the food of faith.
Daniel 1: Meat and Wine
This is the fourth of five illustrations for the book of Daniel chapter 1 from the Bible.
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The pagan king offered the boys flesh of the fattest beasts, his own choice wine, and the finest dainties Babylon could produce, but Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself with these temptations.
Daniel 1: Israel’s Captivity
This is the third of five illustrations for the book of Daniel chapter 1 from the Bible.
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For Israel’s disobedience God allowed their enemies to enslave them. The Babylonians were wicked and did not fear the God of heaven and earth. King Nebuchadnezzar conquered with power and pride.
Daniel 1: Before the King
This is the second of five illustrations for the book of Daniel chapter 1 from the Bible.
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After the time of preparation the king asked the boys many difficult questions, and in every area they were found to be ten times wiser than all the king’s counsellors. God had richly blessed their faithful obedience.
Daniel 1: Israel’s Idolatry
This is the first of five illustrations for the book of Daniel chapter 1 from the Bible.
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God’s people turned from Him and worshipped idols made from wood and stone, iron and bronze, silver and gold. They worshipped things created instead of the Creator.
