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Daniel in the Lion's Den4 foot x 6 foot Oil on canvas
By: Emerson L. Freese Jr.
Daniel 8:22
"My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me." KJV
The prophet Daniel predicted Jesus' coming 438 years before His birth. The Jewish people"were looking" for the Messiah 2000 years ago. The ninth chapter of Daniel is one of the most astoundingly definite, literal time prophecies given in the entire Bible, giving the exact time for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ! The Old Testament has over 300 prophecies which point to the coming Messiah and to his life, death and resurrection. Jesus Christ perfectly fulfilled every single one of them. The odds of someone doing that; who was not the Messiah, are too great to even figure. It is impossible.
According to a Harris Poll taken in November 2008,
(80%) of Americans believe in God.
(71%), that Jesus is God or the Son of God
(71%), the resurrection of Jesus
(70%), the survival of the soul after death
(68%), hell
(62%), the Virgin birth (Jesus born of Mary)
(59%) and the devil.
(47%) believe in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, than in (40%) creationism.
Only about a third of all adults polled (37%) believe the Bible is the word of God.
I would like to work on that last one, in hopes to inspire americans to dust off there Bibles and once again know the life changing power of Gods Word.
Daniel and the lions den, the first in a series of Biblical Paintings I plan on doing. It is the biggest realistic painting I have ever attempted. Its 48"x72" and much easier on my 48 year old eyes. I used photos I took in 1997, a day in front of the lions den at the Philadelphia zoo. The model is a Messianic Jewish man I met in Iowa and who now is a good friend and Brother in Christ. He is also a winner in Iowa's state fair for ... wait for it.... his beard.
Lord willing the painting I have planed to do next and currently collecting reference material for is Christ's Entry in to Jerusalem. Jesus on a colt passing a roman centurion on a great horse in the crowd of followers praising and laying of palms. This is to coincide with Daniel's 70 weeks prophesy.
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I believe in science AND in Jesus. I don't think science and religion is a contradiction.
And Daniel wins hardcore!
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Beautiful but nobody know how old Daniel was and if he have a white hair at all. The bible didnt mentioned anything. Anyway, its powerful and amazing true story in the history. Awesome.
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This is absolutely beautiful brother! May Jesus name be glorified by your spirit led work in Jesus name I pray.
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The Beard looks Weird..... XD XD XD XD I CRACKED UP when I Saw The BEARD!
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Why is it it werid
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Lion 1: What is with this guy?
Lion 2: I don't know but he's freakin' me out!
Lion 1: Yeah, lets give him a wide berth.
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Very lovely! I enjoy seeing such a nice and refreshing painting! It makes me very happy as well that you are willing to put in the time to research things and make your painting accurate.
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Amazing! (and I can't believe those poll numbers--especially the one about the bible 0.0)
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The sad part about about the pole was (47%) believe in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, than in (40%) creationism.
heres the link; [link] {9FF6758C-00C0-4673-81B9-6D506085F974}
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You know, I would love to say I'm surprised at that, but really, I'm not. It's sad 
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Sorry old link
this one works... [link]
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I'm sure you know this, but if you submitted this to alot more groups alot more people would see it.
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Thanks James... I wish i had more time to spend on here
Peace Em
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That's a fantastic and beautiful pic. It's inpspiring to see someone doing art so obviously for the glory of God. God bless you.
-James
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Nice. After you're done with a painting of that size, where do you put it? 
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Thanks... I takes a lot of space in my gallery ... but its worth it.
a lot of research!
Peace Em
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It can be quite blessing though, both the research & the finished product.
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Very nice...the Bible is an endless source for inspiration.
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This is great!
Can't wait to see the rest of your series.
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Thanks
hope to be starting Christ's Entry in to Jerusalem in May
Peace Em
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I am astounded by this being a painting! That is so excellent. This is a a wonderful tribute to a biblical event. ^_^ I also really appreciate the detail in the rocks and clothing. You could almost say is an odd art "fetish" I have in other's works.
I guess if it matters at all, I could add my 2 cents to that poll you have there:
"believe in God" = yes
"Jesus is God" = no
"the resurrection" = yes
"soul after death" = no
"hell" = no
"Virgin birth" = yes (if I am thinking that means what I think)
"the devil" = yes
"Bible is the word of God" = YES
That last percent disappoints me to. 'Cause any fool can say they "feel" or are "inspired" to know what is right in the divine system of things. I would rather follow something that has existed for a while and still has practical benefit for humanity. Not like the human nature has changed much in the last few thousand years. Just technology to be used.
Whether it truly is right or not I could care less. It at least gives order to humanity.
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God Bless you EclipsisStudios
Peace Em
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Whahahaha! Faaaantastic thanks.
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