ALL OF ME

Lauren Stanger | Not for sale

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Mixed Media on Canvas |12” x 16”| nfs

Scripture Inspiration: John 13: 5-9 

This mixed-media piece explores Peter’s sudden emotional pivot from stubborn pride to desperate surrender. By focusing purely on the elements of the Upper Room–the clay basin and the humble, textured towel–the viewer is invited to step into the scene and experience the radical, cascading humility of Christ. It begets the question: will you let Jesus wash your feet?

AND IT WAS NIGHT

Jennifer Davis | Not for sale

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Witness to the Light (John), Light Layed Down (Jesus), Light Refused (Judas)

Acrylic on Canvas | 12x36 each

Scripture inspiration: John 13:30

Three glimpses of Jesus' last meal with his disciples, from John's stark line. On the Jewish calendar the day begins at dusk, and Passover, Israel's remembrance of deliverance from Egypt, always fell on the full moon.

Left, John: young, eager, leaning in close. The first-century oil lamp beside him casts an amber glow which is placed with the narrator who illuminates that night for us.

Center, Jesus: reclined, broken bread in hand, wine before him, tears in his eyes. He establishes communion and faces his ultimate sacrifice, urging followers then and now to love and unity.  

Right, Judas: leaning out, lost in his own plans. Before him lie the bitter herbs of suffering.

Jesus said he was the way, the truth, the life, and the light. What is our heart posture today? Are we leaning in anticipation towards the place he has prepared for us, seeking to be prepared for the place, or are we watching the door and seeking our own salvation? 

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BY THE FRUIT, EX FRUCTUS

Rebecca Walters | Not for sale

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Acrylic on Wood

Scripture Reference: John 15:4-5 

I enjoy creating art using unusual views, unique correlations, and symbolism to illustrate complex ideas.I use multiple mediums to complete my works but I do favor acrylics due to their versatility and speed in drying. 

Currently inspired by scripture and assignment but also reigniting my love of creating as part of the healing process. I hope people walk away with deeper clarity into complex concepts through discovering visual portals into spiritual meanings.

This set of paintings are set at 90 degrees from each other to represent the view required to take it all in. You cannot see both of them properly at the same time. The viewer has to see one side at a time.  My personal view went from an unhealthy environment to striving for a healthy Godly environment. I realized, to achieve that, I had to move, change my paradigm. I had to deliberately take physical steps to accomplish it. Setting these paintings at an angle, the viewer is encouraged to change their own paradigm to that of a more Godly and healthy view. I hope people walk away with deeper clarity into complex concepts through discovering visual portals into spiritual meanings.

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CHOSEN, OUT OF THE WORLD (No. 7)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs

You do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. John 15:19

Revisiting spiritual imagery, this image, seventh in the series, portrays the transformation of someone chosen and pulled from out of our corrupt world. As darkness and death slide off of the figure, they begin to glow as a new creation who has submitted to Christ and His salvation. In the hand of God, true healing occurs and death has no sting. Hallelujah!

LOCKET

Leah Essary | Not for sale

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Poetry in Shakespearean Sonnet format 

Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them. John 17:25-26 NIV

I originally wrote the first version of this poem about 6 years ago. I had a lot I was figuring out at that time. Something a speaker had said on a Sunday morning really sparked something in me that I had to get out into words. Now, upon sitting with the passages for this sermon series, I have realized how much I have grown and how much more God is saying to me. With some encouragement, I reworked some of the poem and gave it a title to reflect what God is holding inside the little locket of my heart. I hope it encourages similar sweet reflection in others.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER (No.6)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35

This image, my sixth in the series, takes us into the upper room and asks us to consider the human reality of our Lord’s call to “love one another”. Of course, this group of men with different personalities and backgrounds all got along well and never felt any envy or resentment toward one another, right? Well, maybe not. The various looks on their faces in this image say it all. While some smile in agreement, others bow in somber consideration. All in all, we see here the stark realization of the full weight of our Lord’s call and the responsibility that lies within it.

MY PEACE (No. 4)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink Paper | nfs

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

While processing this verse and this moment in the Upper Room, Jesus’s words felt intimate and powerful. Imagery of Him gently holding the face of one of His disciples, wiping away a tear, flooded my mind. What resulted is the fourth image in the series, this artistic interpretation of divine power and comfort soothing, better yet, dispelling human fear and grief. 

SERVANT (No. 5)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs 

Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. John 13:16 

As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, He made it clear to them (and to us) that following Him means humble and selfless service; after all, “no servant is greater than his master”. In this image, my fifth work in the series, divine love meets filthy and raw vulnerability, and it compels us to simultaneously follow in our Lord’s work and receive His intimate service. 

SPIRIT (No. 2)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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 Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs

When he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. John 16:13

Within each of the four gospels, the Holy Spirit is described as having the appearance of a dove. As I dwelled on the anticipation of its upcoming arrival as mentioned in this verse, I envisioned the Father releasing the Spirit and sending it on its mission. Thus, the second image of the series was created, and the Spirit in all of its emanating power, gentleness, and beauty was portrayed.

THE ONLY TRUE GOD (No. 8)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs

Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3

Blending the physical with the spiritual, this image, the eighth in the series, portrays the disciples seeing Christ as fully God. The spiritual motifs of the Father’s hands, the Spirit as a dove, and the emanating rays of divine light frame the figure of Christ with halo and raised arms. The triangular composition is intentional and evokes the triune nature of our God. Truly, knowing God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is eternal life!

THE UPPER ROOM: THE LORD’S SUPPER

Annie Winkler | Not for sale

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THE UPPER ROOM: THE LORD’S SUPPER

Annie Winkler 

Original Acrylic on Wood, 40 x 20/ nfs 

Scripture reference: John 13-17 (Matt 26, Luke 22 & Mark 14)

Welcome to the Upper Room, Jesus’ final meal with his death on a cross looming and his heart greatly burdened. And Jesus served his disciples. 

I painted His garments and the background white and celestial to represents his holiness and righteousness. At the middle of the meal, Jesus shocks his disciples by washing their feet – notice the basin, cloth, and pitcher. Jesus intends his demonstration of humility to serve as an example. He tells the apostles of the betrayal by Judas (although not mentioning him by name because Jesus loved Judas). I painted Judas looking downcast and added a coin purse on the table near him. Jesus tells Peter that he will deny him three times before the rooster crows. See Peter’s tunic. John was present at Jesus’ crucifixion and was entrusted to care for Jesus’ mother. I painted a rose on his sleeve.

Jesus is holding the bread – His body broken for us. Next to him is a cup of wine – His blood, shed for us. We are invited to partake in this meal of remembrance each time we take communion. Christ’s atoning sacrifice, a meal with His closest friends is also given for us.

After being on display at church, this painting will be hung in my family dining room as a daily reminder of how my Savior, our Savior, never stops serving us with His sacrificial love.  

THE WAY (No. 1)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

Here in this image, the first of the series, we see a large wooden cross traversing an otherworldly chasm of sin and death. Evoking the bridge method of presenting the Gospel, it portrays the bridge we need to cross from our sinful states into the presence of God through the torn veil. And if you look closely at the cross you’ll see abstracted silhouettes (and their shadows) walking and running across, many with hands raised in joyful worship. 

THROUGH THEIR MESSAGE (No. 3)

Craig Ford | Not for sale

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Relief Print in Black Ink on Paper | nfs

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message. John 17:20

It is hard to explain the honor and joy in knowing that Christ prayed for us in the Upper Room (and still does to this day), but this image, the third in the series, hopes to do just that. I could think of no better way to illustrate His prayer than by showing the progression from top to bottom of (1) Christ praying and teaching (2) above the 8-9 writers of the New Testament (3) followed by their scrolls merging into the Bible which is now (4) read by us with the Holy Spirit as our guide. 

FEET

John Stiefer | Not for sale

Original Prose

Some years ago, I received a gift from my wife, Theres: a book of writing prompts. My favorites are the “single word” prompts, where there is no editing or rewriting. The initial draft is the final draft. This is what happened with “FEET” as I studied John 13-17. 

When my daughter was young, I washed her feet on many occasions. She loved to walk barefooted. When she came back inside, I’d wash those tiny feet with the water hose on the deck. 

As an adult, I once had my own feet washed. I was very uncomfortable and apprehensive. I grew up in a very regimented and strict home focused on serving – not being served. All of these experiences brought to mind the prompt “FEET.”

“FEET” is the product of prayer, writing, and seeking Scripture. I hope to create a sense of wonder, an exploration of the imagination, and a desire to dive deeper into His Word.

John 13:4-5: “So he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.”

SERENITY

Michelle Jordan | $500.00

Watercolor on Canvas

This painting was inspired by the upper room in Scripture. The upper room was a place where Jesus taught surrender: "Not my will but yours be done." Jesus did the will of the Father. Doing God's will brings "serenity." 

By letting go of our plans and accepting what comes, we'll find peace. Surrender brings peace. It ends the fighting against this life and stops stress over the future. Laying down our lives as Jesus taught produces trust, hope and "serenity."

Job 12:7-10: "But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of everything and the breath of all mankind."

THE VINE OF LIFE

Howard Thompson | Not for sale

Original Photography

Shown here are two set of grapes. One is perfectly hidden in a feeling of “fog” with some distance between the grapes and viewer. The other (not so perfect) is immature with pits. Jesus said He was the vine and through Him we can bear much fruit. When one first comes to Christ (and often throughout our lives) we have a “glossy” idea of what the walk would look like. We notice those that have a better, more perfect walk (the perfect grapes). But life is not that way. It is full of false starts and pits. Some make it without major falls and some don’t. We have to lean on the fact that if we remain in Him, step by step, He will remain in us. We may not see ourselves bearing fruit today or tomorrow. But if we will remain in Him, on our way, we will touch others and new branches will be made.

John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

THE WAY

Howard Thompson | Not for sale

Original Photography

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This picture is a composite of many images creating a one-way drive. The peaceful sunset shows a final ending of the journey. I could have removed the “divided highway” but chose to leave it since the journey is a choice. The start and end is clear with a specific direction (one-way sign in the word). But as the journey continues, the road may become less clear (notice the fog and loss of detail in the middle). It’s not always a straight path to the Father or eternal life. The road is not without obstacles, or as He said, “troubles” (the trees and bushes). But take heart, Jesus came to overcome the world. If we remain in Him, He will lead us home.

John 14:6-7: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

UNLESS I WASH YOU, YOU HAVE NO SHARE WITH ME

Campbell Goldsmith | $100.00

Oil Painting and Oil Pastel on Canvas

While thinking of making a piece about the Upper Room, I was thinking through the passage of feet washing right at the beginning of chapter 13. Through reading and rereading I considered the quality of humility and care that Jesus displayed in this moment. He halts their dinner, he lowers himself, “He laid aside his outer garments and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” And there in the dirt our King sits to carefully tend to his companions' needs. Going before them, in perfect peace, he consoles Peter, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” And Peter responds gratefully to accept the gift. I think this scene so clearly paints the gospel -- Jesus’ great sacrifice in perfect humility, love and understanding, lowering himself to be where we are, with the intention to bring us to himself.

John 13:3-8: Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”