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Judas has gotta be the worst person in the Bible, right? He betrayed Jesus for some bling, had betrayer’s remorse and then hung himself. Even so, he’s only slightly worse than Adam and Eve, who together tie for second on the list of worst people in the Bible. I mean they did ruin life for everyone else. You may wonder “Jim, what makes you qualified to proclaim holier-than-thou judgements on Biblical characters?” Well, let me tell you. I’m a graphic designer from Minnesota who makes Bible designs. So yeah, I’m pretty much the mouthpiece of the Lord.
Undo
Upon further reflection, and some feedback from my wife, I guess I may not actually be as perfect as I led you to believe in the opening paragraph, so you can all go ahead and Command-Z that from your brains. Sorry for any confusion.
I guess it’s just that while growing up, there were so many Bible stories I heard where it seemed so natural to judge the characters. Adam and Eve were stupid. I would never choose an apple over God. David was bad. I would never kill a man just to get with his wife. Peter was a moron. I would never deny that I know Jesus. Judas was a murderer. I would never sell off Jesus for some bling. I’m not like those people.
If you can’t judge ‘em, join ‘em
Now that I’m older and slightly less stupid, I realize that I am like those Bible characters. I fail all the time. My sin forms a noose around my neck just like it did with Judas. We’re all tied for #1 on the worst person list.
Let’s end this with something funny!
Nah, let’s not. Sometimes I need to soak in the ugly in order to truly appreciate the beautiful.
Tags: coins, crucifixion, Jesus, Judas
Posted on Friday, April 1.
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Oh brother, it’s “control Z”, silly.
But for Mac users, it’s command-Z! Jim’s speaking my language! Great post, by the way, Jim. Good stuff!
OK, kids. Let’s settle down. In Christ, there is no more Jew or Gentile, but apparently the Mac and PC walls have not been torn down :)
Marie: As Ward mentioned, I wrote this in Mac language :)
Ward: Thanks for the kind words!
I really love what you are doing. In fact you inspired me to make an instrumental for each book of the bible, alas it hasn’t come to fruition. Its like i have ADD or something, nonetheless i appreciate the work you do and reflection it begets. God Bless
Thanks, Aaron! I LOVE the idea of instrumental works for books of the Bible. If it seems too daunting, maybe just pick a few. Maybe just the Gospels or something? You have to let me know if you eventually do that!
I determined to do the whole bible. I’m much like you that i really don’t/didn’t read enough. So it will be a necessary expedition. I think its been more time than desire though. between school, work, church, and girlfriend time is scarce lol. I will keep you updated though. Your encouragement has got me excited to do it now.
Awesome analogy & graphic, really points out how each of us needs to be solely dependent on His grace because we are constantly pursuing the wrong things or putting Him on the sideline for everything that will only live is unfulfilled or unsatisfied. But to God be the glory that He chose to pour out grace on the cross!
Love your posts & graphics He is for real working in you!
Thanks, Alvan!
Really really love this one. It took me a moment to realize what the noose was made of, but when it hit me- wow!
Thanks, Jacob!
Jim.
This design is
SO.
MUCH.
WIN.
Brilliant distillation of the story. I love the way you’ve shown only just enough to say everything. The execution (ha!) is perfectly understated. Extremely superb!
Thanks, Jeff! (And nice pun.)
Man,
I was turned on to your stuff yesterday and it got me hooked. Today I saw this one for the first time, when I realized what it was, I was blown away. It has been a while since a piece of art, YES ART! Has moved me like this, then to read the story, doubled it down for me. This piece is awesome, the Holy Spirit was totally guiding your hands through this creation. I wish I could buy one of all of your prints but it would be so much money, haha (i will see what i can do!). Also, I love the extremely solid theology behind this particular story, we are the broken ones. Haha, thank you Jesus for restoration!
And thank you Jim, for creating a new hobby of mine, collecting your art!
Matthew
Wow! Thanks, Matthew! I appreciate the kids words!