And They Shall Amerce Him In An Hundred Shekels Of Silver, And Give Them Unto The Father Of The Damsel, Because He Hath Brought Art

An Asian Slice At the dark end of an alley on a moonless night, A youth squats low to the ground, turned toward the wall with his face in his lap. Someone might think he’s sleeping. He’s smoking heroin. Soon he’ll fall over and soil himself, and stay right there until dawn. Back at the neon-lit mouth of this dark alley, hookers walk back and forth, hurrying to get past the alley, either for fear or because is smells so bad. Eyelids, all painted golden, Asian whores always look like they’re made of candy. Candy it is; but a snarling cat awaits its prey.
“The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.” (John 6:41, KJV) Do not put bread in the picture but rather the setting is Jesus teaching in synagogue in Capernaum with the people looking disgruntled, some whispering to eat other and perhaps someone standing and speaking out to Jesus.
But with the righteous He will make peace. And will protect the elect, And mercy shall be upon them. And they shall all belong to God, And they shall be prospered, And they shall ⌈all⌉ be blessed. ⌈And He will help them all⌉, And light shall appear unto them, ⌈And He will make peace with them⌉.
But with the righteous He will make peace. And will protect the elect, And mercy shall be upon them. And they shall all belong to God, And they shall be prospered, And they shall ⌈all⌉ be blessed. And He will help them all, And light shall appear unto them, And He will make peace with them. 1 Enoch 1:8
But with the righteous He will make peace. And will protect the elect, And mercy shall be upon them. And they shall all belong to God, And they shall be prospered, And they shall ⌈all⌉ be blessed. And He will help them all, And light shall appear unto them, And He will make peace with them. 1 Enoch 1:8
Father and Grandmother with Siu Zi leaving their home in a Guangzhou street in the dark of night. There is an air of secrecy. Siu Zi clutches her small bag, its contents little more than a few treasured keepsakes and faded photographs. Her father’s reassuring hand on her shoulder, and the soft presence of her grandmother at his side, give her the courage to move forward. A taxi waits down the street to take them to the train.
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2:14-18 KJV)
In days to come I stood amazed, walking through that forest, at the blazing symphony of color it brought forth, seemingly just for me. I grew to love my friend’s words in a new way, through the astounding beauty of the spectacle he knew was coming when he said them. I was young then, and didn’t know I had many autumns ahead of me.
“And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV)
Now, those captains must learn what the river will do when it makes that great turn out of sight. How it dashes them up on the rocks of the shore How it spins to the left and the right. It beats them and breaks them and crushes their pride Leaves them dizzy and sick and all jumbled inside ‘til they’ve all but forgotten that glorious ride lying flat on their deck in the sun. There they lie, drying out in the sun. As you round the point where the river was bent and survey the great wideness ahead, you can see all those captains alone on their decks, beat and broken and very near dead. Then the current takes hold and there’s naught you can do as it drags you down into its maw. Headed straight for those rocks, you make ready to crash but at last, you rise up, roll and yaw. Going back and away, then forward again, fearing each time, the rocks will prevail! You’re trapped in a cycling, circling tide, in an eddy withstanding a gale. But each time you circle that great whirling tide and you’ve not hit the rocks or been thrown to the side and you’re kept from the falls, cascading and wide, for the eddy’s small mercy give praise. Give the merciful currents your praise!
They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?” (Job 38:36, KJV)
“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” (Luke 2:36-38, KJV) Create with a photorealistic expression
Inside a home in Petaling Jaya, Wing-Sun, a 10 year old Chinese boy sits cross-legged on the cool tile floor, watching the delicate tendrils of smoke rise from the joss sticks his father has just placed in the family altar’s bronze urn. The flickering candlelight casts shifting shadows over the framed portraits of the ancestors, their solemn faces gazing out from another time. Wing-Sun's father, dressed in crisp slacks and a neatly pressed white shirt, murmurs a quiet prayer, his voice low and rhythmic. Beside him, Wing-Sun’s mother clasps her hands together in a quiet moment of respect before adjusting the jade bangle on her wrist. Their morning ritual is a quiet, practiced thing; one they perform, and Wing-Sun observes, every day.
Elegant Mardi Gras party at the Silver Yacht Club in New Orleans at night from Nancy Drew book #81 The Mardi Gras Mystery. Luxurious yacht club deck or ballroom overlooking water, twinkling lights and purple/green/gold decorations, colorful beads and confetti in the air. Teenage detective Nancy Drew in center, reddish-blonde hair, wearing a sparkling blue masquerade gown with feathered mask, beads, and a determined yet smiling expression, dancing or mingling. Ned Nickerson beside her in a dashing tuxedo or masked costume, arm around her. Bess Marvin (blonde, glamorous) in a pink feathered ball gown laughing with George Fayne (short dark hair) in a fun jester or adventurous outfit. Brian Seaton and his father in partial bat-themed costumes with capes and masks nearby. Background: masked guests in elaborate gowns, tuxedos, and festive attire, live jazz band playing trumpets and saxophones, yacht masts or water view, chandeliers or string lights glowing, subtle suspenseful shadows hinting at mystery. Vibrant 1980s Nancy Drew book illustration style, adventurous festive atmosphere, detailed costumes, cinematic lighting with warm golden hues and colorful pops, high energy party scene
Display verse as meditation: “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this (scroll) that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV)
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21, KJV)
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart? Job 38:36
Elegant Mardi Gras party at the Silver Yacht Club in New Orleans at night from Nancy Drew book #81 The Mardi Gras Mystery. Luxurious yacht club deck or ballroom overlooking water, twinkling lights and purple/green/gold decorations, colorful beads and confetti in the air. Teenage detective Nancy Drew in center, reddish-blonde hair, wearing a sparkling blue masquerade gown with feathered mask, beads, and a determined yet smiling expression, dancing or mingling. Ned Nickerson beside her in a dashing tuxedo or masked costume, arm around her. Bess Marvin (blonde, glamorous) in a pink feathered ball gown laughing with George Fayne (short dark hair) in a fun jester or adventurous outfit. Brian Seaton and his father in partial bat-themed costumes with capes and masks nearby. Background: masked guests in elaborate gowns, tuxedos, and festive attire, live jazz band playing trumpets and saxophones, yacht masts or water view, chandeliers or string lights glowing, subtle suspenseful shadows hinting at mystery. Vibrant 1980s Nancy Drew book illustration style, adventurous festive atmosphere, detailed costumes, cinematic lighting with warm golden hues and colorful pops, high energy party scene
But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them: (Ezekiel 3:25 KJV)
Golden Age Storybook Illustration Style, Rich Watercolor and Ink, Detailed Textures. A narrative scene capturing the tense moment of realization outside a rugged, dark cave entrance hidden among dry rocks and gnarled roots. The Fox and the Evidence: In the bright, sunlit foreground, a clever, reddish-orange fox sits alertly on its haunches, a safe distance from the cave mouth. Its head is tilted, looking intently at the dusty ground. The dirt path leading directly into the dark cave is a chaotic, heavily trampled mess of hundreds of distinct footprints—deer hooves, rabbit paws, badger claws—all pointing inward. Crucially, the dusty ground leading away from the cave is completely smooth and untouched by return tracks. The Lion and the Den: The cave entrance is a gaping maw of deep shadow. The gaunt, old lion lying in wait are visible, watching the fox intently. The contrast between the warm sunlight outside and the cold darkness inside is sharp.
A giant grouper fish, over a coral reef in the ocean, professional photography, extreme detail ( Psalms 124:1-6 KJVA A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; (2) If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: (3) Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: (4) Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: (5) Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. (6) Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
John 8:12 (KJV) 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Job 38:36 (KJV) Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
Out where the river runs wild and free and only the brave dare row; where the rapids are deep, and the challenge is fresh and it takes them where it means to go. With breakneck speed, grinning into the wind, standing straight on the bow of their craft, just a glimpse now and then of those captains you’ll catch flying by, near capsizing your raft. They’ve no time for advice to those standing on shore or to aid the ones just wading out, for their task is to pilot this current, they think, and it’s all they can do to stay out of the drink, and their lives could be gone in the space of a wink should they lose but a moment to doubt. Standing tall, they never must doubt!
Golden Age Storybook Illustration Style, Rich Watercolor and Ink, Detailed Textures. A narrative scene capturing the tense moment of realization outside a rugged, dark cave entrance hidden among dry rocks and gnarled roots. The Fox and the Evidence: In the bright, sunlit foreground, a clever, reddish-orange fox sits alertly on its haunches, a safe distance from the cave mouth. Its head is tilted, looking intently at the dusty ground. The dirt path leading directly into the dark cave is a chaotic, heavily trampled mess of hundreds of distinct footprints—deer hooves, rabbit paws, badger claws—all pointing inward. Crucially, the dusty ground leading away from the cave is completely smooth and untouched by return tracks. The Lion and the Den: The cave entrance is a gaping maw of deep shadow. Deep within the darkness, only the faint, glowing yellow eyes and the vague, gaunt outline of the old lion lying in wait are visible, watching the fox intently. The contrast between the warm sunlight outside and the cold darkness inside is sharp.
Display verse “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this (scroll) that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV) In the form of reading the scroll.
Now, those captains must learn what the river will do when it makes that great turn out of sight. How it dashes them up on the rocks of the shore How it spins to the left and the right. It beats them and breaks them and crushes their pride Leaves them dizzy and sick and all jumbled inside ‘til they’ve all but forgotten that glorious ride lying flat on their deck in the sun. There they lie, drying out in the sun. As you round the point where the river was bent and survey the great wideness ahead, you can see all those captains alone on their decks, beat and broken and very near dead. Then the current takes hold and there’s naught you can do as it drags you down into its maw. Headed straight for those rocks, you make ready to crash but at last, you rise up, roll and yaw. Going back and away, then forward again, fearing each time, the rocks will prevail! You’re trapped in a cycling, circling tide, in an eddy withstanding a gale. But each time you circle that great whirling tide and you’ve not hit the rocks or been thrown to the side and you’re kept from the falls, cascading and wide, for the eddy’s small mercy give praise. Give the merciful currents your praise!
I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation.
"Uriel, the Angel of Light and Wisdom from the Book of Enoch, a majestic celestial guide, standing amidst swirling cosmic dust and ethereal nebulae. His form radiates intense, pure light. He gestures towards a hidden cosmic mechanism, revealing ancient knowledge, holding a flaming orb of pure light. Robes of deep sapphire blue and radiant gold, adorned with ancient symbols. Serene, knowing face, eyes glimmering with cosmic insight. Behind him, celestial gears and the fiery essence of the sun. Hyperrealistic digital painting, divine luminosity, epic detailed, cinematic lighting, cosmic gradients."
And Solomon told out threescore and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and fourscore thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them. (2 Chronicles 2:2 KJV)
Display verse as meditation: “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this (scroll) that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV)
2 young couples with children stand in front of a wall-sized world map, facing the map. One young father is talking to the other and they are interested in Africa. One young mother is wearing a backpack and the other has a baby that she's carrying in her arms. An older couple stand nearby
"Uriel, the Angel of Light and Wisdom from the Book of Enoch, a majestic celestial guide, standing amidst swirling cosmic dust and ethereal nebulae. His form radiates intense, pure light. He gestures towards a hidden cosmic mechanism, revealing ancient knowledge, holding a flaming orb of pure light. Robes of deep sapphire blue and radiant gold, adorned with ancient symbols. Serene, knowing face, eyes glimmering with cosmic insight. Behind him, celestial gears and the fiery essence of the sun. Hyperrealistic digital painting, divine luminosity, epic detailed, cinematic lighting, cosmic gradients."divine luminosity, ethereal glow, celestial being, seraphic presence, sacred geometry, iridescent, luminescent
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; (Ephesians 5:18-20 KJV)
An outdoor scene in a park. a merry-go-round is nearby. A mother squats down to help her little boy, who is crying and making a fuss. other kids are playing in the background but this little boy is very unhappy. Mom has a kind and gentle face and is trying to help him feel better.
First century Palestine. Jesus sits on a rock on a hillside teaching a large group of His disciples. The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus wears a plain robe like most ordinary men. Jesus' face is kind, but intense, as He teaches. The other people are mostly peasants, farmers, and tradesmen. There are also women present, wearing plain, everyday clothing. Some couples have also brought their children. The Sea of Galilee shines in the far distance.
Art Style: A whimsical, magical fantasy photograph with a slight long-exposure effect. The aesthetic should be charming, warm, and full of wonder, like a scene from a high-budget Studio Ghibli film brought to real life. The Sky (The Shower): The deep, dark night sky is alive with activity. Instead of standard meteor streaks, dozens of glowing, translucent "puppy-meteors" are zooming across the heavens. The Puppies: They are clearly recognizable as adorable, fluffy puppies—golden retrievers, chunky corgis, fluffy samoyeds, and floppy-eared spaniels. Appearance: They emit a soft, warm, bioluminescent glow (golds, creams, and soft blues). Motion: They aren't falling tragically; they look playful, soaring and tumbling through space, leaving long, glittering trails of stardust and paw-print sparkles behind them. Let's make sure to include the moon phase we established earlier for continuity! A slender waning crescent moon is visible among the puppy-streaks. The Foreground Setting: A wide, grassy hill perfect for stargazing. The Viewers: A family or group of friends wrapped in cozy blankets are sitting on the grass, looking up with expressions of pure joy and disbelief, pointing at the sky. Animal Reaction: On the ground next to them, two real dogs (an earth-bound golden retriever and a beagle) are looking up at the sky, barking happily and wagging their tails wildly at their celestial cousins. Lighting: The primary light source is the magical, warm glow from the dozens of puppy-meteors streaking overhead, casting soft light on the landscape below.
Art Style: A whimsical, magical fantasy photograph with a slight long-exposure effect. The aesthetic should be charming, warm, and full of wonder, like a scene from a high-budget Studio Ghibli film brought to real life. The Sky (The Shower): The deep, dark night sky is alive with activity. Instead of standard meteor streaks, dozens of glowing, translucent "puppy-meteors" are zooming across the heavens. The Puppies: They are clearly recognizable as adorable, fluffy puppies—golden retrievers, chunky corgis, fluffy samoyeds, and floppy-eared spaniels. Appearance: They emit a soft, warm, bioluminescent glow (golds, creams, and soft blues). Motion: They aren't falling tragically; they look playful, soaring and tumbling through space, leaving long, glittering trails of stardust and paw-print sparkles behind them. Let's make sure to include the moon phase we established earlier for continuity! A slender waning crescent moon is visible among the puppy-streaks. The Foreground Setting: A wide, grassy hill perfect for stargazing. The Viewers: A family or group of friends wrapped in cozy blankets are sitting on the grass, looking up with expressions of pure joy and disbelief, pointing at the sky. Animal Reaction: On the ground next to them, two real dogs (an earth-bound golden retriever and a beagle) are looking up at the sky, barking happily and wagging their tails wildly at their celestial cousins. Lighting: The primary light source is the magical, warm glow from the dozens of puppy-meteors streaking overhead, casting soft light on the landscape below.
Art Style: A whimsical, magical fantasy photograph with a slight long-exposure effect. The aesthetic should be charming, warm, and full of wonder, like a scene from a high-budget Studio Ghibli film brought to real life. The Sky (The Shower): The deep, dark night sky is alive with activity. Instead of standard meteor streaks, dozens of glowing, translucent "puppy-meteors" are zooming across the heavens. The Puppies: They are clearly recognizable as adorable, fluffy puppies—golden retrievers, chunky corgis, fluffy samoyeds, and floppy-eared spaniels. Appearance: They emit a soft, warm, bioluminescent glow (golds, creams, and soft blues). Motion: They aren't falling tragically; they look playful, soaring and tumbling through space, leaving long, glittering trails of stardust and paw-print sparkles behind them. Let's make sure to include the moon phase we established earlier for continuity! A slender waning crescent moon is visible among the puppy-streaks. The Foreground Setting: A wide, grassy hill perfect for stargazing. The Viewers: A family or group of friends wrapped in cozy blankets are sitting on the grass, looking up with expressions of pure joy and disbelief, pointing at the sky. Animal Reaction: On the ground next to them, two real dogs (an earth-bound golden retriever and a beagle) are looking up at the sky, barking happily and wagging their tails wildly at their celestial cousins. Lighting: The primary light source is the magical, warm glow from the dozens of puppy-meteors streaking overhead, casting soft light on the landscape below.