From the beginning, humans have
expressed themselves creatively. We see
it in everything from cave paintings to architecture; from pottery to stone
carvings, the written word and the spoken rhyme. Creativity.
Art.
I believe we
were created to worship God. While Genesis tells us what our job is while
we are here (Genesis 1:28), we see in the book of Revelation that life here and now is in
preparation for an eternity of worship.
And Colossians 1:16 reminds us that “all things were created by Him and for Him.”
And
I believe that is why we all have built into our DNA the need to express
ourselves creatively. Like a dog cannot
stop its tail from wagging, we simply must.
I believe God installed that in our makeup to give us more ways to
worship Him.
Painting,
sculpture, architecture, wood carvings, crafts, quilting, scrapbooking, writing,
poetry, music, drama, these are just some of the ways we express ourselves
creatively. Expressions of art. Expressions
of the heart. Expressions of worship.
During August,
each Sunday, we will be experiencing different facets of these Worship
Arts. Hopefully, we will learn
something; we will be touched by something; we will be inspired, maybe even
motivated to find our own creative expression.
Whatever the outcome of this Worship Arts Month, you can be sure of this
one thing: we will worship. That’s
why we’re here!
The Art of
the Church, Part I
The catacombs of Rome tell the story of the dramatic growth of Christianity during the first centuries. Paintings in the catacombs follow scripture and history. Sarcophagus carvings and architecture carvings also express the scripture in art. Here are some examples of this art, from the 1st through 4th centuries.
Christ surrounded by His followers
Jesus, depicted as The Good Shepherd
The Magi visit the infant King
John, Luke, and Mark, in a boat with Jesus
Jesus, depicted here with a beard
Isn’t it amazing to see, expressed in various forms of art, the history of our faith portrayed by the people of the time? We shouldn’t be surprised, but I can’t help, when I see the catacomb paintings of the 1st and 2nd centuries, but say, “SEE? I told you the Bible was true!”
Art has always been a part of the church, and since we are created to worship Him, and we have this innate desire to express that worship, art will always be a part of the church.
Drama & Comedy: The Art of Expressing Through Acting!
The first Sunday in our Worship Arts Month featured a funny skit that taught a lesson in prayer, perseverance, and relationships. It's all about "asking for directions."
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