Just a Closer Walk With Thee

A greyscale of the illuminated "J"

Description of Illustration:  a ruined cathedral or monetary wall with window, an old pilgrim wanders through the scene, large letter "J", the text from an old popular hymn:

 

"Just a closer walk with Thee.

Grant it Jesus is my plea.

Daily walking close to Thee.

Let it be. Dear Lord Let it be."

When my feeble life is o'er

Time for me will be no more

Guide me gently safely o'er

To thy kingdom shore, To thy shore"

 

This old hymn in brown for webpages with warm, neutrals backgrounds.

The old Hymn in navy for cool, neutral backgrounds.

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Simeon Receives Jesus in The Temple

Description of Illustration: After Jesus was born, his mother Mary and father Joseph took him to the temple to be dedicated to God. There they met Simeon and Anna who had been waiting to see God's promise fulfilled for many years. Above is a medallion shaped graphic in color and below one in greyscale for your publications about the event. Enjoy.

• Mary, Simeon or Anna: Who First Recognized Jesus as Messiah?
• Meeting Simeon and Anna in The Temple
  

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Psalm 115:17

A black design of Psalm 115:17

Description of Illustration: three contemporary designs showing a human skull and crossbones along with the scripture from Psalms 115:17 "The dead do not praise the LORD, nor do any who go down into silence." 

A beige and red design of Psalm 115:17

The grey version of design for Psalm 115:17

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Romans 12:18

Description of Illustration: Two little sisters together face a "bully" bull dog. The older of the two girls speaks kindly to their intimidating neighbor in order to get past him, wooden fence, large bow on hat, giant bull dog, hiding behind a protector, scripture reads "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all." Romans 12:18 (ESV)

 
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The Root of Jesse

Scriptures included on this illustration are: Revelation 22:16, Matthew 12:21 and Isaiah 11:1

Description of Illustration: antique illuminated painting from text of the root of Jesse including multiple scriptures about the topic

 

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Scriptures included on the illustration above about the Root of Jesse are: Romans 15:12 and 1 John 3:3

"In seven short videos, the SSJE Brothers' teach about the ancient, ever new O Antiphons. In this video Br. James Koester reflects on the third antiphon O Radix Jesse - O Root of Jesse. Audio recorded in the Monastery Chapel, Cambridge, Mass."

• Gentiles Rejoice in the Root of Jesse
• A Shoot from Jesse's Stump
• The Lowly Shoot from Jesse's Stump

Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done!

Description of Illustration: Cathedral interior wall depicting Jesus at the top and angels, Mary and apostles below, city behind the wall, red light streaming through the openings in the wall, text reads "Your kingdom come, your will be done." taken from Matthew 6:10

• "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." 2 Timothy 3:12
• How to Pray for the Persecuted Church 
• Listen to The Voice of the Martyrs 
• The war on Christians

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1 Corinthians 15:26

Description of Illustration: scripture: skull and crossbones two in white and two in black with a variety of grey to black backgrounds, "The last enemy to be destroyed is death." 1 Corinthians 15:26

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Three more color variations above of the same verse.

"The Sermon theme  in this video is "Jesus Destroys Death" 

from John 11:17-45, the story of Jesus raising Lazarus

 from the dead. Hear how we too will experience

 the joy of new life in the resurrection.

The I AM Statements of Jesus From the New Testament

"Then the leading priests objected and said to Pilate, "Change it from 'The King of the Jews' to 'He said, I am King of the Jews.'" John 19:21 (King's throne anointed and eternal: Psalm 45: 6-7 and Daniel 2:44 Jesus rejected by his own people: Psalm 69:8 and Isaiah 53:3 Messiah called a King: Psalm 2:6 and Zechariah 9:9 Heir to King David's throne: 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and Isaiah 9:7) (the Genealogy of the Messiah and here,

Description of Illumination: illuminated "I" for the I AM statements of Jesus, the term "I AM" is the name Jehovah gives to himself in the Old Testament; it is very significant that Jesus refers to himself as the I AM.  The "I" initial has scrolling ivy and leaf pattern in red, blue, green, orange and white with a gilded background. All scriptures on this post have transparent backgrounds.

 

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. 
He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. NLV.
(Messiah resurrects: Psalm 16:10 and Psalm 49:15 then He ascends Psalm 24:7-10) 
(Old Testament scripture prophesy death and resurrection of Jesus)

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
 (Messiah is the sacrifice: Isaiah 53:5-12 Jesus Son of God: Psalm 2:7)
(The Way, and the Truth, and the Life of Eschatological Torah in John 14:6)

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser." (ESV) 
 (Israel as a vine planted by God: Isaiah 5:1-7) 
(Five works of the vinedresser part one)

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread
 he will live forever. The bread that I will give for the life of the
world is My flesh." (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
(Jesus' Reference to the Old Testament Scriptures by jewishroots.net)

"I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will
 go in and out and find pasture." (ESV) Other translations use "gate" instead of door.
(Discussing the Names of Jesus - The Door)

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." John 10:11 (NIV)
(The Good Shepherd images in the Old Testament)

And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus
whom you persecute: it is hard for you to kick against the goads.
" (King James 2000) (The expression "kick against the goads"
was a reference to a farming technique used among many
people of Jesus time on Earth, Pastor Swindoll explains it further here.)

"I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob.' Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look." Acts 7:32 (NIV)
(God of Abraham: Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 22:18 God of Isaac: 
Genesis 17:19 and Genesis 21:12 God of Jacob: Numbers 24:17) 
(The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - Faith, Hope and Love)

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12 (NIV)
(Messiah brings light to the world: Isaiah 9:1-2 Messiah is the sacrifice for sin: Isaiah 53:5-12) 
(The Word (Jesus) of God is Living and Active in the lives of people today and yesterday)

Exodus 4:21

Although this is not the pharaoh that Moses knew, I have used him here to represent all pharaohs and also the one that the scripture refers to in Exodus.

Description of Illustration: three versions of "a pharaoh" to illustrate the scripture from Exodus 4:2 "And the Lord said to Moses, "When you go back to Egypt, see that you do before Pharaoh all the miracles that I have put in your power. But I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go." (ESV) illustrations available in tan/brown, blue and grey

 

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• The Hardening of Pharaoh and the Hope of the World
• "Victory Anticipated!"

The Faith of The Centurion

Matthew 8: 8-9 in red and tan.

Description of Illustration: the illustrated head of a Roman Centurion along with the scripture "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." Matthew 8: 8-9 (NIV), in many colors

 

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Matthew 8: 8-9 in black and tan.

Matthew 8: 8-9 in blue and grey.

Matthew 8: 8-9 in russet and black.

Matthew 8: 8-9 in two grey tones.

Illustrated and Illuminated Scripture for Lent

"And saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;
repent and believe in the gospel." Mark 1:5 (ESV)

Description of Illustration: four illustrations, each with a scripture for Lent, monochromatic purple, Jesus carries the cross, decorative end pieces

 

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"Humble yourselves therefore under God's mighty hand
that he may life you up in due time." 1 Peter 5:6

"You killed the author of life, but God raised him from
 the dead. We are witnesses of this." Acts 3:15

"Sanctify them by the truth your word is truth." John 17:17

Daniel 10:19

"Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed," he said. "Peace! Be strong now; be strong." When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, "Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength." Daniel 10:19 (NIV)

Description of Illustration: an illuminated "D" from the Mazarin Initials in red and salmon

 

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• Cross Reference of 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Key Verses and Themes in Daniel

       "Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel (Robert Miano) is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's wise men. Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king or honoring God. With his life at stake, Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him and the lions den."

Matthew 19:4-6

Black and white graphic available for now.

Description of Illustration: black and white design, bride and groom walking across the lawn with their wedding party, church with steeple in the distance, ivy boarder, scripture "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two but one flesh. what therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." Matthew 19:4-6 (ESV) said by Jesus in response to Jewish leaders seeking to divorce their wives for less than serious circumstances, such as sexual immorality.

 

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Colossians 3:18-19

Wedding verse in blue. The above size is the largest; click on the following to see the same sizes.

Description of Illustration: scripture from the book of Colossians comes in five pastel colors for weddings, two doves and a decorative ribbon frame

 

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Wedding verse in apricot.

Wedding verse in periwinkle.

Wedding verse in pink.

Wedding verse in violet.

Scripture Inside of Acorn Wreaths

"Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature
 and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:4 (NIV)

Description of Illustration: Three lovely little acorns and oak leaves shape an autumn wreath tied with a ribbon. Three two-toned graphics of fall wreaths with three different scriptural texts. Each wreath has a transparent background both on the outside and inside of all three wreaths.

 

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"Commit to the LORD whatever you do
and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3 (NLT)

"He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them." Psalm 145:19 (NIV)

An Apple for Any Teacher, Of Course!

This red apple clip art has a transparent background.

Description of Photograph: this red apple graphic has the quote in yellow "To teach is to learn twice." by Joseph Joubert,

Joseph Joubert was a French moralist and essayist, remembered today largely for his Pensées (Thoughts), which was published posthumously. Read more . . .

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Ephesians 1:17-18

This version of the boarder has bright white text. Both boarders or frames have transparent surrounding backgrounds so that each collection of scriptures are framed by the color of your web pages.

Description of Illustration: an ornate antique boarder, colors: orange, red, black and olive green, with three scriptures in a white or red text:

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 (NIV)

"May God give you the Spirit of wisdom and the revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saint." Ephesians 1:17-18 (ESV)

"There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 23:18 (NIV)

A lighter, monochromatic version of the same frame and scriptures with red text.

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