Bible Journaling - Summary of Introductory Blogs
Bible Journaling - Summary of Blogs on Genesis
Bible Journaling - Summary of Blogs on Exodus
Blog 49 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 1
Exodus 1 moves very quickly through a couple of hundred years of history. It starts off by mentioning the names of those who moved with Jacob to Canaan, and almost in the same sentence tells us that that whole generation died out. The family then multiplied in number so that they came to resemble a nation and the Pharaoh in power at the time became alarmed by this increase in numbers. The Israelites were then put to hard labour building Egyptian cities. And when this failed to diminish their numbers, the Pharaoh gave instruction that their baby boys be killed at birth. The midwives tasked with this would not comply and the nation kept increasing. I chose to focus on some of the grand Egyptian building projects of years ago when I illustrated this chapter.
Blog 50 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 2 & 3
For today's journal entry we will be taking a look at Exodus 2 and 3. These are two swift moving chapters, starting with the birth of Moses, his discovery in the reeds by the Egyptian princess, his actions in Egypt, his flight to Midian, his marriage and settling in a new country, and finally his meeting with God at the burning bush. I love how Moses' mother received compensation for raising her own child. Throughout these two chapters, and the rest of Moses' life, we can see God's protecting and guiding hand in his life. These two chapters lay the foundation for the life of devotion that Moses is called to live.
Blog 51 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 4 & 5
Exodus 4 and 5 see Moses returning to Egypt with his wife and children. He has been called by God to lead the Israelites to freedom, and he has been equipped to do so. Yet, we find in Moses a man who is reluctant to do that which has been put before him. I chose to depict this as a metamorphosis. Moses still sees himself as a worm, not realizing that he has been turned into a butterfly with so many more abilities. He complains that he is not an orator, and God tells him that He will give him the words to speak. It takes Moses a while to become accustomed to the new man he is in God. I could not help but reflect on my own life and attitude as well, as I did this Bible study.
Blog 52 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 6 & 7
When we reach Exodus 6 we encounter a repeat of the instructions given by God to Moses. We once again learn that he had been commissioned by God and that he did not feel himself up to the task. The chapter then interrupts itself to reiterate exactly who this Moses and Aaron was that the passage spoke about, when it places them in a partial genealogy with the rest of the nation of Israel. In chapter 7 we see that Moses and Aaron approach the Pharaoh with signs and wonders, but that the latter stubbornly refuses to comply to their demands or to be reasonable to their requests. Whenever Moses and Aaron performs a miracle, he calls upon his magicians to perform a matching magic trick. However, it is only when Moses prays to God, that relief is experienced from the hardships that hit the country. I chose to depict these two chapters with symbols that represent bondage and release, as the Israelites requested release from the bond of slavery.
Blog 53 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 8
In Exodus 8 we read of three more plagues that Egypt was smitten with. The story of the plagues is a familiar one, but I continue to be impressed by how the appearance of the plagues could be copied by the Egyptian magicians. However, they failed every time to be able to rid the country of the plagues. It was only on God's command, and at His timing, that the plagues disappeared. One can not help but be in awe of this powerful God. So how do we equate these actions with a loving God? God wanted to reveal Himself not only to the Israelites, but also to the Egyptians, so that they would believe in Him as well. I have to stop and ask myself how often I too willfully harden my heart against God, choosing to follow my own wisdom and traditions, rather than to submit to His superior power and knowledge. In today's journal entry, I illustrate the three plagues mentioned in this chapter.
Blog 54 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 9 & 10
Exodus 9 and 10 reads like a showdown between God and Pharaoh. In this showdown, God turns the Egyptian gods into plagues and the Egyptian priests prove powerless to veto Him. The key passage in these chapters is found in chapter 9, verses 13-16, where Pharaoh is once again instructed to allow the Israelites to leave. God then says: "If you don't, I will send more plagues... Then you will know that there is no one like me in all the earth. By now I could have lifted my hand and struck you and your people with a plague to wipe you off the face of the earth. But I have spared you for a purpose, to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth." When the Pharaoh responds to this with stubborn indignation, more plagues do follow, until even Rah needs to submit before the God Who revealed Himself as the One Who Is (I AM), and Egypt suffers three days of darkness. I opted to illustrate these chapters as the Egyptian all-seeing eye, the symbol of Rah, versus the Hebrew letters YHVH, which translates to I AM.
Blog 55 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 11
Exodus 11 tells the story of the last plague to hit Egypt with the death of all of the firstborn children of the Egyptians. This is a very sad chapter, and especially so as this could so easily have been avoided. I chose to illustrate this chapter by means of an hourglass. Time was running out for the Egyptians and the time was being fulfilled for the Istraelites to see the realization of the promises God had made them.
Blog 56 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 12
Exodus 12 tells us about the first passover and the origins of this very important religious celebration. There are a number of rules and prescriptions given for the passover, but I decided to focus on the fact that the Israelites were passed over from God's wrath. They had to smear the blood of a slain lamb on their doorposts in order to prevent death from entering there. This points to Jesus in the New Testament, the Lamb slain for us, so that we could have eternal life, instead of reaping the wages of sin and death. I illustrated this in the form of a giant double door, making sure that I painted the door posts/frame red.
Blog 57 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 13
God did not simply 'buy' the liberty of the Israelites with the blood of the Egyptian children and reckon this to be a slight thing. He values life and expected the Israelites to value it as well. As a result, God instituted a proclamation in which He instructed the Israelites to sacrifice all of the firstborn of their animals to Him. Certain animals could be bought back, while others would have to be killed. All the firstborn Israelite children also belonged to God, but God never approved of human sacrifices, therefore these children also had to have ransoms paid for their lives. I opted to illustrate this chapter with two toys which are closely associated with small children; a teddy bear and a rocking horse.
Blog 58 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 14
Exodus 14 tells the well-known story of how God saved the Israelites from their Egyptian pursuers by parting the waters of the Red/Reed Sea so that they could pass through safely. There are more accounts of wonders, miracles and God's active participation in the lives of the Israelites in this chapter. When reading this chapter, pay attention to the cloud, the confusion and retreating of their steps, the bending of the wheels on the chariots, etc. for a clearer picture of what really happened, rather than the 'cleaned-up' children's Bible account of these events. I opted for a very rather predictable illustration to journal this chapter.
Blog 59 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 15
Exodus 15 contains the words of a song that Moses taught the Israelites after they were freed from their Egyptian bondage and rescued from the Egyptian pursuit. The chapter ends with the first of many complaints by the Israelites during their journey through the desert. They arrived at a fountain after travelling for three days without water. However, the water is bitter. God intervenes and shows Moses what to do and the water is sweetened. However, this short passage sets the tone for what follows during this journey. I opted to illustrate this chapter with an ornate G-note.
Blog 60 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 16 & 17
Exodus 16 and 17 are jam-packed with action. In chapter 16 we encounter the Israelites complaining that they did not have anything to eat out in the wilderness. Already they had forgotten all about the hardships of Egypt, longing for the abundance of food they enjoyed there. God undertakes to provide for them daily by sending them manna to collect every morning for the duration of their trip. He also sends them a once-off 'gift' of quail, thereby effectively satisfying their need for meat to eat. In chapter 17 the Israelites are attacked and God miraculously saves them, using Joshua as commander of the army. The true miracle of delivery was actually wrought by God, though. As long as Moses kept his hands raised above, the Israelites kept on winning. As he lowered his hands, though, they would start losing the battle. Aaron and Hur came to Moses' assistance, supporting his hands and helping him to keep it raised, until the battle was over. I opted for a rather simple layout when journaling these chapters, making use of die-cuts and stencils for effect.
Blog 61 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 18 & 19
I love the two chapters in today's blog, even though I finally only jounaled one in my Bible. We kick off with Exodus, chapter 18, where we see that Moses' father-in-law gives him some very valuable advice regarding leadership and administration. In modern dialect, he would advise Moses to be less of a control freak and to trust others as well, before he burns himself out. We then move on to chapter 19, where preparations are being made for the people of Israel to meet God. They are instructed to sanctify themselves, and to wash their clothes, for the God they are about to meet is a holy One. Moses is also told to put a barrier around the mountain where God would meet with him, Mt. Sinai, to prevent that which is not holy (people and animals) from breaking through and suffering death as a result. When God makes his presence known, it is in a cloud, accompanied by lightning and smoke. One can not help but come to the conclusion that our sin has created an insurmountable barrier between us and the holy God we serve. Thank God for Jesus, who shed His blood so that we could have redemption and forgiveness. Because of Him, the barrier has been lifted and we can enter into the presence of God. I show you how I journaled this in today's blog.
Blog 62 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 20
Exodus 20 is the very familiar chapter in the Bible that contains the Ten Commandments that God wrote on two stone tablets and handed to Moses. The Inspire Praise Bible already has a beautiful full page illustration of this in its printed pages and I was left with only page to journal on. I opted to tie my journal entry in with Jesus' words in the gospels, when He was asked about the greatest commandment. In Matthew 22, he answers that it is to love God. He then places a second command next to this, along with a standard - to love others as we love ourselves. Then He explains His statement by clarifying that the whole law and the propets, the Torah, is dependent on these two commandments. I show you how I illustrated this in today's blog.
Blog 63 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 21
After God had given the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, He proceeded to lay down the law for how the Israelites should conduct themselves. He gives them prescriptions that would affect almost every aspect of their lives. But this was a chosen people who would be very closely associated with Himself. The only way that the rest of earth's peoples would get to know the real God, was through this nation, Israel. It was therefore very important that they themselves be holy, as their God was holy. It is only when we know these laws, that we can truly understand the story of the Old Testament as it later unfolds. The Bible does not always specify whether or not a person's actions were considered right and just. Instead, it expects of us to apply our knowledge from these first few books and to judge for ourselves. We begin this journey in Exodus 21 with laws regarding the repectable treatment of slaves, and cases of personal injury. We see that consequences for breaking the laws fell into two main categories; compensation or execution. For my journal entry, I decided to illustrate personal property in the shape of animals.
Blog 64 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 22 & 23
Exodus 22 and 23 continues with the laws that God had started to communicate to Moses, for the sake of the people. In chapter 22 we find laws governing issues such as protection of property and social responsibility. In chapter 23 the people are warned against the corruption of justice through the acceptance of bribes, three annual festivals are instituted and God promises to send an angel out before the Israelites on their journey, ensuring them of His presence. They are therefore to commit themselves to Him wholeheartedly, putting aside all forms of idolatory. I opted to journal this with three pairs of wings to remind of the promised presence of the angel. I once again lifted out the key ideas in the chapters in words, which I wrote in the margins.
Blog 65 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 24 & 25
Today we take a closer look at Exodus chapters 24 and 25. In Chapter 24 we find that 74 leaders of Israel sit down for a covenant meal in God's presence, before Moses and Joshua move up the mountain. God's presence is experienced in the form of a cloud. In the next chapter, the Israelites are instructed to bring precious offerings for the building and making of the sacred objects, namely the Ark of the Covenant, the Table and the Lampstand. Plans for all of these items are given to Moses. When choosing what to illustrate, I settled on the idea of a table, as the covenant meal and the sacred Table featured in these two chapters. However, I wanted to bring the consuming presence of God into focus. I therefore painted an elaborate cloud which dwarves the table completely. I also opted for an aerial perspective, to give the reader an elevated point of view, as if we are on that mountain top ourselves. I share the steps for doing this in today's blog.
Blog 66 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 26
In Exodus 26, we find that God gives Moses the plans for the Tabernacle. There are a number of curtains that need to be woven for this. I opted to stencil use a stencil of a sewing machine for this layout, focusing in on the softer fabrics that were used in the construction of the Tabernacle. I also paint a curtain in the colours specified in the chapter. I show you how I did this in today's blog.
Blog 67 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 27 & 28
Exodus 27 continues with the plans that were given for the making of the sacred objects that were to be used in the Tabernacle; the Altar of Burnt Offering, the Courtyard and the Light of the Tabernacle. In chapter 28, the designs are communicated for the items of clothing to be worn by the high priest and his sons. I decide to focus in on the Ephod and the breastpiece, especially the 12 gemstones that were to represent the twelve tribes of Israel. I show you how I journaled this in pictures in today's blog entry.
Blog 68 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 29
Exodus 29 deals with the dedication and ordination of the priests to the service of God. A number of burnt offerings had to be brought as part of the ceremony involved with the process. I opted to focus on the aspect of the offerings for my journaling of the chapter and took out my spraygun to do so. This would be the first time that I used a spraygun in my Bible and I approached the endevour with a certain degree of trepidation. I show you how I went about it in this step by step blog today.
Blog 69 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 30 & 31
Chapters 30 and 31 of Exodus deals with contruction details for the objects to be used in the tabernacle. The second of these chapters, specifically mentions the elected craftsmen by name. I have always been fascinated by this attention to detail. These men have been equipped with the necessary skills and talents for the task at hand - and the task at hand was to build a place worthy of God, where people would be able to draw near to Him. I opted to illustrate these chapters by means of draughtsman's equipment, and show you how I did it in today's blog.
Blog 70 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 32
In Exodus 32, we encounter one of the sad stories of the Old Testament. We see how this chosen nation of God's turn their backs on Him and choose to sculpt for themselves a god to their own liking, one that they could control and manipulate. It is the chapter that deals with the casting of the gold calf. When Moses learns about this, we find him interceding for the people with God. In the process of intercession, he asks God to allow him to carry the punishment for the people, but to spare them. God does not allow this, but in these words and attitude of Moses' we see a type of foreshadowing thay points towards Jesus, Who would eventually take our sins upon Himself and mediate for our pardon, interceding with God on our behalf. I opted to focus in on this part of the chapter for my journaling and used the spraygun to create an image of a cross on the page. I show you how to do something similar in today's blog.
Blog 71 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 33 & 34
Exodus 33 and 34 must be some of my favourite chapters in the Bible. As a matter of fact, I so thoroughly enjoy the text in these two chapters, that I found it difficult to focus in on any specific aspect of the chapters to illustrate it. Fortunately, the Inspire Praise Bible already has some really nice illustrations in both margins of the pages. This allowed me the freedom to simply place some emphasis on the particular verses in the text that I wished to draw attention to. I show you how and why I did this layout so completely differently from my other layouts in this blog. So, what is it about these two chapters that make them so special to me? These are chapters that speak of God's willingness to have a committed relationship with people, as well as with individuals. If you are thinking God is aloof and uninvolved in people's lives, then this blog, may give you a new perspective.
Blog 72 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 35
Today's Bible Journaling blog is a slight change in approach. It was recently brought to my attention that some of my blogs may appear to be slightly daunting to people who are new to Bible Journaling, and who do not consider themselves to be artistic. With this in mind, I have set myself the challenge of creating a blog that looks great, but requires no artistic ability, using cheaper materials which are widely available. I created this layout with paint markers and acrylic ink and even though the final product make it seem as if you need to be artistic, the step by step instructions prove otherwise. I invire you to journal Exodus 35 with me. The chapter is slightly repetative of some of the previous chapters, dealing with the construction of the tabernacle and the appointment of the craftsmen. Still, it is a very good summative chapter.
Blog 73 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 36 & 37
In Exodus 36 we learn once again that God had appointed two specific craftsmen, along with others, to constuct the temple and its furnishings, including the clothes that were to be worn by the high priest. The buidling and making of these articles is started in chapter 36, and continues in chapter 37. I am still looking for more inexpensive and easy ways that anyone could use to do Bible Journaling and today's blog once again proves that it is possible. I use mainly stickers to decorate this page, focusing on the passage that says that the Israelites had donated enough, so that they needed to be stopped from donating more articles for the building of the tabernacle.
Blog 74 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 38
In Exodus 38, the building of the tabernacle and its utensils are continued, The chapter ends with a concise inventory of what was used in the building process. I have not done much in the form of writing yet in my journaling process and decided to focus on this for today's blog. I am still looking for easy ways to journal, that anyone can do, regardless of artistic talent, or the lack thereof.
Blog 75 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 39
In the second last chapter of Exodus, the clothing is made for the priests. At the end of the chapter, Moses inspects the work and yet another type of inventory is taken in this book. I opted to journal this page in the colours that keeps on repeating in the chapter, namely blue, purple and red. I also drew a golden cord to frame the page in, as this item repeats itself in the chapter. I then stamped and coloured some items of clothing onto the page, before ending it with some paper circles which I turned into buttons. I a still sticking to easy methods of journaling that can be replicated by anyone.
Blog 76 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 40
Exodus 40 sees the completion of the tabernacle with all of its utensils. It also sees the glory of God descending on the tabernacle and remaining there, in acceptance of the people He had chosen for Himself. Henceforth, the Israelites would move or stay, according to the cloud resting on, or lifting from the tabernacle. The Inspire Praise Bible starts with a very pretty page to colour. I add precious few journaling accents after colouring, but still liked the outcome so much that I figured it was worth showing you what I had done.
Blog 53 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 8
In Exodus 8 we read of three more plagues that Egypt was smitten with. The story of the plagues is a familiar one, but I continue to be impressed by how the appearance of the plagues could be copied by the Egyptian magicians. However, they failed every time to be able to rid the country of the plagues. It was only on God's command, and at His timing, that the plagues disappeared. One can not help but be in awe of this powerful God. So how do we equate these actions with a loving God? God wanted to reveal Himself not only to the Israelites, but also to the Egyptians, so that they would believe in Him as well. I have to stop and ask myself how often I too willfully harden my heart against God, choosing to follow my own wisdom and traditions, rather than to submit to His superior power and knowledge. In today's journal entry, I illustrate the three plagues mentioned in this chapter.
Blog 54 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 9 & 10
Exodus 9 and 10 reads like a showdown between God and Pharaoh. In this showdown, God turns the Egyptian gods into plagues and the Egyptian priests prove powerless to veto Him. The key passage in these chapters is found in chapter 9, verses 13-16, where Pharaoh is once again instructed to allow the Israelites to leave. God then says: "If you don't, I will send more plagues... Then you will know that there is no one like me in all the earth. By now I could have lifted my hand and struck you and your people with a plague to wipe you off the face of the earth. But I have spared you for a purpose, to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth." When the Pharaoh responds to this with stubborn indignation, more plagues do follow, until even Rah needs to submit before the God Who revealed Himself as the One Who Is (I AM), and Egypt suffers three days of darkness. I opted to illustrate these chapters as the Egyptian all-seeing eye, the symbol of Rah, versus the Hebrew letters YHVH, which translates to I AM.
Blog 55 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 11
Exodus 11 tells the story of the last plague to hit Egypt with the death of all of the firstborn children of the Egyptians. This is a very sad chapter, and especially so as this could so easily have been avoided. I chose to illustrate this chapter by means of an hourglass. Time was running out for the Egyptians and the time was being fulfilled for the Istraelites to see the realization of the promises God had made them.
Blog 56 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 12
Exodus 12 tells us about the first passover and the origins of this very important religious celebration. There are a number of rules and prescriptions given for the passover, but I decided to focus on the fact that the Israelites were passed over from God's wrath. They had to smear the blood of a slain lamb on their doorposts in order to prevent death from entering there. This points to Jesus in the New Testament, the Lamb slain for us, so that we could have eternal life, instead of reaping the wages of sin and death. I illustrated this in the form of a giant double door, making sure that I painted the door posts/frame red.
Blog 57 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 13
God did not simply 'buy' the liberty of the Israelites with the blood of the Egyptian children and reckon this to be a slight thing. He values life and expected the Israelites to value it as well. As a result, God instituted a proclamation in which He instructed the Israelites to sacrifice all of the firstborn of their animals to Him. Certain animals could be bought back, while others would have to be killed. All the firstborn Israelite children also belonged to God, but God never approved of human sacrifices, therefore these children also had to have ransoms paid for their lives. I opted to illustrate this chapter with two toys which are closely associated with small children; a teddy bear and a rocking horse.
Blog 58 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 14
Exodus 14 tells the well-known story of how God saved the Israelites from their Egyptian pursuers by parting the waters of the Red/Reed Sea so that they could pass through safely. There are more accounts of wonders, miracles and God's active participation in the lives of the Israelites in this chapter. When reading this chapter, pay attention to the cloud, the confusion and retreating of their steps, the bending of the wheels on the chariots, etc. for a clearer picture of what really happened, rather than the 'cleaned-up' children's Bible account of these events. I opted for a very rather predictable illustration to journal this chapter.
Blog 59 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 15
Exodus 15 contains the words of a song that Moses taught the Israelites after they were freed from their Egyptian bondage and rescued from the Egyptian pursuit. The chapter ends with the first of many complaints by the Israelites during their journey through the desert. They arrived at a fountain after travelling for three days without water. However, the water is bitter. God intervenes and shows Moses what to do and the water is sweetened. However, this short passage sets the tone for what follows during this journey. I opted to illustrate this chapter with an ornate G-note.
Blog 60 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 16 & 17
Exodus 16 and 17 are jam-packed with action. In chapter 16 we encounter the Israelites complaining that they did not have anything to eat out in the wilderness. Already they had forgotten all about the hardships of Egypt, longing for the abundance of food they enjoyed there. God undertakes to provide for them daily by sending them manna to collect every morning for the duration of their trip. He also sends them a once-off 'gift' of quail, thereby effectively satisfying their need for meat to eat. In chapter 17 the Israelites are attacked and God miraculously saves them, using Joshua as commander of the army. The true miracle of delivery was actually wrought by God, though. As long as Moses kept his hands raised above, the Israelites kept on winning. As he lowered his hands, though, they would start losing the battle. Aaron and Hur came to Moses' assistance, supporting his hands and helping him to keep it raised, until the battle was over. I opted for a rather simple layout when journaling these chapters, making use of die-cuts and stencils for effect.
Blog 61 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 18 & 19
I love the two chapters in today's blog, even though I finally only jounaled one in my Bible. We kick off with Exodus, chapter 18, where we see that Moses' father-in-law gives him some very valuable advice regarding leadership and administration. In modern dialect, he would advise Moses to be less of a control freak and to trust others as well, before he burns himself out. We then move on to chapter 19, where preparations are being made for the people of Israel to meet God. They are instructed to sanctify themselves, and to wash their clothes, for the God they are about to meet is a holy One. Moses is also told to put a barrier around the mountain where God would meet with him, Mt. Sinai, to prevent that which is not holy (people and animals) from breaking through and suffering death as a result. When God makes his presence known, it is in a cloud, accompanied by lightning and smoke. One can not help but come to the conclusion that our sin has created an insurmountable barrier between us and the holy God we serve. Thank God for Jesus, who shed His blood so that we could have redemption and forgiveness. Because of Him, the barrier has been lifted and we can enter into the presence of God. I show you how I journaled this in today's blog.
Blog 62 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 20
Exodus 20 is the very familiar chapter in the Bible that contains the Ten Commandments that God wrote on two stone tablets and handed to Moses. The Inspire Praise Bible already has a beautiful full page illustration of this in its printed pages and I was left with only page to journal on. I opted to tie my journal entry in with Jesus' words in the gospels, when He was asked about the greatest commandment. In Matthew 22, he answers that it is to love God. He then places a second command next to this, along with a standard - to love others as we love ourselves. Then He explains His statement by clarifying that the whole law and the propets, the Torah, is dependent on these two commandments. I show you how I illustrated this in today's blog.
Blog 63 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 21
After God had given the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, He proceeded to lay down the law for how the Israelites should conduct themselves. He gives them prescriptions that would affect almost every aspect of their lives. But this was a chosen people who would be very closely associated with Himself. The only way that the rest of earth's peoples would get to know the real God, was through this nation, Israel. It was therefore very important that they themselves be holy, as their God was holy. It is only when we know these laws, that we can truly understand the story of the Old Testament as it later unfolds. The Bible does not always specify whether or not a person's actions were considered right and just. Instead, it expects of us to apply our knowledge from these first few books and to judge for ourselves. We begin this journey in Exodus 21 with laws regarding the repectable treatment of slaves, and cases of personal injury. We see that consequences for breaking the laws fell into two main categories; compensation or execution. For my journal entry, I decided to illustrate personal property in the shape of animals.
Blog 64 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 22 & 23
Exodus 22 and 23 continues with the laws that God had started to communicate to Moses, for the sake of the people. In chapter 22 we find laws governing issues such as protection of property and social responsibility. In chapter 23 the people are warned against the corruption of justice through the acceptance of bribes, three annual festivals are instituted and God promises to send an angel out before the Israelites on their journey, ensuring them of His presence. They are therefore to commit themselves to Him wholeheartedly, putting aside all forms of idolatory. I opted to journal this with three pairs of wings to remind of the promised presence of the angel. I once again lifted out the key ideas in the chapters in words, which I wrote in the margins.
Blog 65 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 24 & 25
Today we take a closer look at Exodus chapters 24 and 25. In Chapter 24 we find that 74 leaders of Israel sit down for a covenant meal in God's presence, before Moses and Joshua move up the mountain. God's presence is experienced in the form of a cloud. In the next chapter, the Israelites are instructed to bring precious offerings for the building and making of the sacred objects, namely the Ark of the Covenant, the Table and the Lampstand. Plans for all of these items are given to Moses. When choosing what to illustrate, I settled on the idea of a table, as the covenant meal and the sacred Table featured in these two chapters. However, I wanted to bring the consuming presence of God into focus. I therefore painted an elaborate cloud which dwarves the table completely. I also opted for an aerial perspective, to give the reader an elevated point of view, as if we are on that mountain top ourselves. I share the steps for doing this in today's blog.
Blog 66 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 26
In Exodus 26, we find that God gives Moses the plans for the Tabernacle. There are a number of curtains that need to be woven for this. I opted to stencil use a stencil of a sewing machine for this layout, focusing in on the softer fabrics that were used in the construction of the Tabernacle. I also paint a curtain in the colours specified in the chapter. I show you how I did this in today's blog.
Blog 67 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 27 & 28
Exodus 27 continues with the plans that were given for the making of the sacred objects that were to be used in the Tabernacle; the Altar of Burnt Offering, the Courtyard and the Light of the Tabernacle. In chapter 28, the designs are communicated for the items of clothing to be worn by the high priest and his sons. I decide to focus in on the Ephod and the breastpiece, especially the 12 gemstones that were to represent the twelve tribes of Israel. I show you how I journaled this in pictures in today's blog entry.
Blog 68 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 29
Exodus 29 deals with the dedication and ordination of the priests to the service of God. A number of burnt offerings had to be brought as part of the ceremony involved with the process. I opted to focus on the aspect of the offerings for my journaling of the chapter and took out my spraygun to do so. This would be the first time that I used a spraygun in my Bible and I approached the endevour with a certain degree of trepidation. I show you how I went about it in this step by step blog today.
Blog 69 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 30 & 31
Chapters 30 and 31 of Exodus deals with contruction details for the objects to be used in the tabernacle. The second of these chapters, specifically mentions the elected craftsmen by name. I have always been fascinated by this attention to detail. These men have been equipped with the necessary skills and talents for the task at hand - and the task at hand was to build a place worthy of God, where people would be able to draw near to Him. I opted to illustrate these chapters by means of draughtsman's equipment, and show you how I did it in today's blog.
Blog 70 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 32
In Exodus 32, we encounter one of the sad stories of the Old Testament. We see how this chosen nation of God's turn their backs on Him and choose to sculpt for themselves a god to their own liking, one that they could control and manipulate. It is the chapter that deals with the casting of the gold calf. When Moses learns about this, we find him interceding for the people with God. In the process of intercession, he asks God to allow him to carry the punishment for the people, but to spare them. God does not allow this, but in these words and attitude of Moses' we see a type of foreshadowing thay points towards Jesus, Who would eventually take our sins upon Himself and mediate for our pardon, interceding with God on our behalf. I opted to focus in on this part of the chapter for my journaling and used the spraygun to create an image of a cross on the page. I show you how to do something similar in today's blog.
Blog 71 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 33 & 34
Exodus 33 and 34 must be some of my favourite chapters in the Bible. As a matter of fact, I so thoroughly enjoy the text in these two chapters, that I found it difficult to focus in on any specific aspect of the chapters to illustrate it. Fortunately, the Inspire Praise Bible already has some really nice illustrations in both margins of the pages. This allowed me the freedom to simply place some emphasis on the particular verses in the text that I wished to draw attention to. I show you how and why I did this layout so completely differently from my other layouts in this blog. So, what is it about these two chapters that make them so special to me? These are chapters that speak of God's willingness to have a committed relationship with people, as well as with individuals. If you are thinking God is aloof and uninvolved in people's lives, then this blog, may give you a new perspective.
Blog 72 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 35
Today's Bible Journaling blog is a slight change in approach. It was recently brought to my attention that some of my blogs may appear to be slightly daunting to people who are new to Bible Journaling, and who do not consider themselves to be artistic. With this in mind, I have set myself the challenge of creating a blog that looks great, but requires no artistic ability, using cheaper materials which are widely available. I created this layout with paint markers and acrylic ink and even though the final product make it seem as if you need to be artistic, the step by step instructions prove otherwise. I invire you to journal Exodus 35 with me. The chapter is slightly repetative of some of the previous chapters, dealing with the construction of the tabernacle and the appointment of the craftsmen. Still, it is a very good summative chapter.
Blog 73 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 36 & 37
In Exodus 36 we learn once again that God had appointed two specific craftsmen, along with others, to constuct the temple and its furnishings, including the clothes that were to be worn by the high priest. The buidling and making of these articles is started in chapter 36, and continues in chapter 37. I am still looking for more inexpensive and easy ways that anyone could use to do Bible Journaling and today's blog once again proves that it is possible. I use mainly stickers to decorate this page, focusing on the passage that says that the Israelites had donated enough, so that they needed to be stopped from donating more articles for the building of the tabernacle.
Blog 74 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 38
In Exodus 38, the building of the tabernacle and its utensils are continued, The chapter ends with a concise inventory of what was used in the building process. I have not done much in the form of writing yet in my journaling process and decided to focus on this for today's blog. I am still looking for easy ways to journal, that anyone can do, regardless of artistic talent, or the lack thereof.
Blog 75 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 39
In the second last chapter of Exodus, the clothing is made for the priests. At the end of the chapter, Moses inspects the work and yet another type of inventory is taken in this book. I opted to journal this page in the colours that keeps on repeating in the chapter, namely blue, purple and red. I also drew a golden cord to frame the page in, as this item repeats itself in the chapter. I then stamped and coloured some items of clothing onto the page, before ending it with some paper circles which I turned into buttons. I a still sticking to easy methods of journaling that can be replicated by anyone.
Blog 76 - Bible Journaling - Exodus 40
Exodus 40 sees the completion of the tabernacle with all of its utensils. It also sees the glory of God descending on the tabernacle and remaining there, in acceptance of the people He had chosen for Himself. Henceforth, the Israelites would move or stay, according to the cloud resting on, or lifting from the tabernacle. The Inspire Praise Bible starts with a very pretty page to colour. I add precious few journaling accents after colouring, but still liked the outcome so much that I figured it was worth showing you what I had done.
You may also wish to refer to a previously published blog which gives an overview of the book of Exodus.
Blog 4 - Bybel Legkaart: Eksodus Deel 4
Die Bybel Legkaart blog is begin met die gedagte om die samehang van die Bybel as geheel aan mense te openbaar. In die eerste twee aflewerings van hierdie blogs, is die totstandkoming en vertaling van die moderne Bybel nagevors. In die daaropvolgende blog is die boek van Genesis van naderby bekyk. In hierdie blog bekyk ons Eksodus. Skakels na vorige blogs in die reeks is in hierdie blog te vind.
Blog 4 - Bybel Legkaart: Eksodus Deel 4
Die Bybel Legkaart blog is begin met die gedagte om die samehang van die Bybel as geheel aan mense te openbaar. In die eerste twee aflewerings van hierdie blogs, is die totstandkoming en vertaling van die moderne Bybel nagevors. In die daaropvolgende blog is die boek van Genesis van naderby bekyk. In hierdie blog bekyk ons Eksodus. Skakels na vorige blogs in die reeks is in hierdie blog te vind.
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2005,2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188. All rights reserved.
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Inspire PRAISE South Africa edition copyright 2017 by Christian Art Publishers, PO Box 1599, Vereeniging, 1930, RSA. All rights reserved.
Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
You can subscribe to any of these blogs and receive regular updates by email. Simply register your email address at the top of the applicable blog.
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