"In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth" (Genesis 1:1)
"
For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea and all that in them is,and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day,
and hallowed it."
(Exodus 20:11)
The gems of the bracelet, beginning at the right represent the order of creation:
1st DayLight 2nd DayFirmament 3rd Day Land, Seas, Grass, Trees 4th DaySun, Moon, Stars 5th DayFish, Fowl, Whale 6th DayAnimals and Man 7th Day Rest,
It isFinshed
Original oil on 30x40" canvas . Copyright 2007 Slavujac
Exodus
"The Passover -
He Died for Me?" " For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you." (Exodus 12:23)
The first-born son stares sadly at the lamb who was slaughtered so that he may live, while his father carries out the Lord's instructions, striking the hyssop branches with the lamb's blood on the doorway's lintel and side panels. His mother embraces the younger son while she prepares unleavened bread for tomorrow's exodus from Egypt. Both parents act with faith but shudder to think what otherwise would befall their older son as they trans-fix their attention upon him. The reflection of a cross in the basin of blood foretells the coming of Jesus the Messiah..Lamb of God... who will give up His life for our sins so that we may have eternal life.
(Read Exodus 12:21-30, Isaiah 53.5 & John 19)
Original Oil on 24"x30" canvas copyright 1992 Slavujac
Leviticus
"Moses Consecrates
Aaron" "And he brought the
other ram, the ram of consecration: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram. And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot."
(Leviticus 22-23)
The Lord reveals His love and plans
for all mankind through the conduit of His Chosen People. He precisely instructed Moses on the building of the Tabernacle, Ark of theCovenant, altars, laver and courtyard in the desert following the Exodus. Every detail of the High Priest's clothing (including the Urim and Thummim carried in the pouch behind the beautifully jeweled breastplate) and all cere- monial utensils, were designed by the Lord. All gathered to learn to honor and obey the Lord and to witness the consecration of Aaron and his four sons.
Original Oil, 22 kt. gold leaf & acrylic
on 24"x30" canvas. Copyright 1994 Slavujac.
Ruth
"Sit Still, My Daughter"
"Then said she, 'Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.'" (Ruth 3:18)
Naomi has returned from Moab to Bethlehem with her young daughter-in-law, Ruth, a Moabitess. They are both widows. Ruth meets Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi, when she begins to glean leftover grain in his barley field. He desires to make her his wife,but as he is the second closest male relative of Naomi's family , he must convince the first in line to relinquish his right. Pictured are Naomi and Ruth awaiting the outcome of Boaz's legal efforts. Naomi encourages Ruth to patiently wait. Meanwhile, at the city gate where a hearing was conducted before the elders of the city, the closer male relative gives up his rights of redemption and his shoe (as was the custom) to Boaz. This painting depicts Boaz entering the house with the good news and the shoe. Boaz, the kinsman redeemer, marries Ruth who will become the great grandmother of King David and in this messianic royal line will ultimately be born Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of Mankind. Read the Book of Ruth, writings of the Old Testament Prophets of God, and the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John in the New Testament to understand the significance of this historical event..
Original oil on 36"x36" canvas copyright 2007 Slavujac
Models:
Ruth - Mercuria Lucia Bisesi
Naomi - Joan Lombard
Boaz - Lawrence Martens
I Samuel
"Here Am I" -
Eli and Samuel
"And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious (rarely given) in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, 'Here am I.' And he ran unto Eli, and said, 'Here am I; for thou calledst me' And he said, 'I called not; lie down again.' And he went and lay down."
(1 Samuel 3:1-5)
Samuel is called in the same way two more times. Read 1 Samuel 3 to learn what the LORD tells young Samuel.
Original oil on 8 1/2"x11" masonite copyright 2001 Slavujac
2 Samuel
"David Brings the Ark to
Jerusalem"
"And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod." (2 Samuel 6:14)
One of the most joyful moments in biblical history occurs as the citizens of Jerusalem celebrate the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant. As the Levite Priests carry the Holy Ark toward the Tabernacle, King David dances with an exuberant and unbridled spirit in praise of the Lord, while his wife, Michal, glares from a window with contempt fot his behavior.
Read 2 Samuel 6:12-23
Original oil on 24"x36" canvas. Copyright 1993 Slavujac.
I Chronicles
"Building the Temple"
"And David said to Solomon his son, 'Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.'"(1 Chronicles 28:20)
King David enthusiastically turns over to his son, Solomon, the Lord's plans and materials David has gathered for the Temple to be built on Mt. Moriah. Solomon's dreamlike coun- tenance portrays his awe of the task and privilege of completing the divinely inspired plans.
Original Oil on 24"x32" panel. Copyright 1992 Slavujac.
II Chronicles
"Punishment in the Temple"
King Uzziah becomes a leper
"But when he was strong,
his heart was lifted up to his destruction; for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense." (2 Chronicles 26:16)
King Uzziah of Judah, was militarily successful because he was marvellously helped by the LORD. Because he was lifted up with pride, he entered the forbidden sanctuary of the Temple and defied the Lord by personally burning incense upon the altar. He trespassed and performed work only the sons of Aaron were consecrated to do, and stubbornly refused to put down the incense burner. He was swiftly punished by God as he was struck by leprosy on his forehead. The priests anxiously thrust him out of the Temple. King Uzziah remained a leper until his death.
Original oil on 20"x24" panel. Copyright 1992 Slavujac.
Psalms
"Injustice"
"If the foundations
be destroyed,
what can the righteous do?"
(Psalm 11:3)
Original oil on 12"x24" canvas. Copyright 2009 Slavujac.
"The Lord is my Shepherd"
"The Lord is my Shepherd
I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1)
This painting was made of my dear mother, Emily.
A few days before she went home to be with Jesus, when I was at her side, she had a surprised look, she smiled and her eyes lit up as though she was seeing someone or something amazing at the foot of her bed. There was no one visible to me and I asked her if she saw someone; was it a man, and was he handsome. Being unable to speak, she nodded, yes, to all the questions. Was it Jesus or an angel of the Lord? Was it a vision?
I don't know. But I do know she put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ, who is her Shepherd, her Lord, her God.
For the purpose of this picture, those shown surrounding her are her family and neighbor, and in the mirror, possibly the One she saw.
Original Oil on 18"x24" canvas completed September, 2008 copyright Slavujac
"Empty"
"Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them." (Psalm 115:4-8)
Original oil on 24"x36" canvas
Copyright 2009 Slavujac
Proverbs
"Drink From Your Own Well"
"Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well." (Proverbs 5:15)
As his wife and children anxiously await his return home, a man
stops for a licentious liaison. The beckoning seductress reflected in her water well casts a dark shadow across the man and his spiritual life. The resultant harm is symbolized by the rift between the man and his family in the distance and by the necklace charms of tears, a broken heart and death. Even the camel gazes disapprovingly at his master.
Original oil on 24"x30" canvas. Copyright 1992 Slavujac.
Song of Solomon
"Song of Solomon "
"I am my beloved's and
my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies"
(Song of Solomon 6:3)
This beautiful and passionate book of the Bible tells of dual love themes; first, of the love of Jehovah (represented by the flame) for Israel (symbolized by the milk and honey held by Solomon and his Shulamite bride), and second, of the courtship and marriage of man and woman. Read "Song of Solomon" and see through the eyes of the lovers....
"I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, ye, drink abundantly, O beloved."
(Song of Solomon 5:1)
Original Oil and 22 Kt. gold leaf on 36"x36" canvas. Copyright 1994 Slavujac.
Isaiah
"And a Little Child Shall Lead Them"
"The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox."
(Isaiah 11:6-7)
This picture depicts the harmonious time we long for.
Jesus Christ alone will bring peace and safety to a broken world when He returns for
a
millenial
reign as
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS; God amongst us, ruling and reigning with perfect justice and righteousness.
Original Oil on 36"x48" canvas. Copyright 2007 Slavujac.
Ezekiel
"Ezekiel's Vision - 'And They Shall Know That I Am The Lord'"
"Moreover He said unto me, 'Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.'" (Ezekiel 3:1)
During the days of Israel's captivity in Babylon, the young priest Ezekiel sees a spectacular vision of the Glory of the Lord on a sapphire throne through a crystal sky surrounded by 4 four-headed (man, eagle, lion & ox), multi-winged creatures. Moving under the creatures were awesome wheels within wheels with eyes in their rims. The Lord thrusts a scroll into Ezekiel's hand. The scroll is so laden with warnings and sorrows there is writing on both sides. Ezekiel is commanded to eat the scroll and go and speak to the exiled Israelites of their offenses against God and their failure to heed His commands. When he put the scroll in his mouth, it tasted as sweet as honey. Ezekiel also prophesied of God's promise of restoration and protection of His Chosen People, "and they shall know that I am the LORD." Read the dynamic Book of Ezekiel of fulfilled prophecies and prophecies concerning future times. (Ezekiel Chapters 1-3 & Chapter 36:22-38)
Original Oil , 22 Kt gold leaf, & acrylic on a 44" circular canvas. Copyright 1996 Slavujac.
Daniel
"The Coronation"
"I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought Him near before Him. And there was given Him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him: His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed."
Daniel 7:13-14
Original Oil, gold and silver leaf on 30"x40" Masonite. Copyright 2008 Slavujac
Matthew
From the Sermon on the mount....
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
( Matthew 5:4)
Original acrylic and water color on 9"x11" paper. Copyright 1999 Slavujac
"Parable of the Net"
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world, the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be a wailing and gnashing of teeth."(Matthew 13:47-50)
Original Oil on 30"x40" canvas
Copyright 2005 Slavujac
"O Thou of Little Faith -
Jesus Saves Peter"
"And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on th sea, they were troubled, saying, 'It is a spirit;' and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying 'Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.' And Peter answered him and said, 'Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.' And he said, 'Come.' And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, 'Lord, save me.' And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, 'O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?'"
(Matthew 14:25-31)
Original oil on 24"x30" canvas. Copyright 1992 Slavujac
"Little Children"
"Then there were brought unto Him little children, that He should put His hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." And He laid his hands on them and departed thence."
(Read Matthew 19:13-15)
Original Oil on 36"x48" canvas
Copyright 2008 Slavujac
Mark
"Let Down to Rise Up"
Determined to bring the paralyzed man to Jesus for a healing, four men uncovered the roof tiles and let down the paralytic on his bed in the midst of the crowded house. "When Jesus saw their faith, He said unto the sick of palsy, 'Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.'" Certain scribes, critical of Jesus, privately thought such a statement was blasphemy, as only God can forgive sins. In the hardness of their hearts, they did not recognize Jesus, the God-man, the promised Messiah. Jesus perceived their thoughts and said to them, "Why reason ye these things in your hearts? Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, 'Thy sins be forgiven thee;' or to say, 'Arise and take up thy bed, and walk?' But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins." Then to the paralytic He said, "I say unto thee; Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house." The man immediately arose , took up his bed to the amazement of all and the glory of God. Lord Jesus healed him from the inside out. Read Mark 2:1-12) Read also Isaiah 35:6 "Then shall the lame man leap as an hart...."
Original oil on 8 1/2" x 11"masonite panel copyright 2001 Slavujac
"Eye of the Needle"
Portrayed with a dull expression and a case of gout, the rich man is preoccupied with self-indulgence and is surrounded with the material idols of this world. How likely is it that he desires to seek God and His Kingdom?
"And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto His disciples,'How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!' And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them,'It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.'And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, 'Who then can be saved?' And Jesus looking upon them saith,'With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.'" (Read Mark 10:23-27)
Original oil on 18"x24" canvas Copright 2008 Slavujac
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"The Last Supper"
The flame of the oil lantern in the upstairs room flickers as the wind sweeps over the puzzled faces of the eleven remaining disciples reclining on couches (as was the dining custom) at the Passover table. At the back of the room, Judas, the twelfth disciple slinks out into the night to complete his act of betrayal. Athough the imminent events and sacrifice which soon follow are part of His Father's ultimate plans for all mankind, Jesus the God-man, must have felt saddened to be leaving His beloved disciples at this moment in time. Read Mark 14:23-25, John 13:26-30 and 1Corinthians 11:25 Original Oil on 36"x48" canvas. Copyright 1993 Slavujac
Luke
"Faith That Heals"
The weeping synagogue leader, Jairus, points the way home for Jesus to heal his daughter. Suddenly, a woman, bleeding for twelve years and impoverished from paying for ineffective treatment, boldly dives over others to touch the tassel of Jesus' garment for an immediate healing! In that electrifying moment, Jesus feels an outpouring of His power and asks "Who touched Me?" Peter replies that many are crowding against Him. After the woman's trembling admission, Jesus tells her, "Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace." Just then a messenger approaches with news that Jairus' daughter is dead. Jesus continues on to Jairus' house where He causes the little girl to spring back to life. Read Luke 8:40-56 KJV
Original oil on 30"x40" canvas. Copyright 1995 Slavujac.
"Lazarus
and
the Rich Man"
Hell hath no exits!
"Lazarus and the
Rich Man" "There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; and in hell he lift up his eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' But Abraham said,'Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.' Then he said, 'I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house. For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' Abraham saith unto him,; 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.' And he said unto him,'If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.'" Read Luke 16:19-31
This is an actual accounting told by Jesus of the two distinct places in Hades where souls went upon their death. After Jesus' death He set the righteous souls free to reside in Heaven and the unrepentant sinners remained in Hades and are still awaiting their final judgment, the eternal lake of fire. This is not a parable which only speaks in generalities, but an actual occurrence wherein proper names are used.
Original oils on 18"x24" canvases. Copyright 2006 Slavujac
John
"The Resurrection"
Upon finding the body of Jesus missing, Mary Magdalene tearfully spins about in answer to Christ's voice from outside of the tomb. She reaches out to Him in an electrifying moment of realization that He has risen from the dead and has returned. Jesus' shadow is cast across the ground of the tomb and Mary. As she reaches out to Him, He cautions her not to touch Him, "Touch Me not; for I am not yet ascended to My Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, 'I ascend unto My Father, and your Father; and to My God, and your God.'"
(Read John 20:1-17)
Original oil on
24"x24" masonite
Copyright 1992 Slavujac
Ephesians
"The Armour of God" "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:10-17)
Original oil on 24"x30" canvas
Copyright 2008 Slavujac
Commissioned art - Sold
James
"A Warning to the Rich"
The wealthy man is stupefied at his reflection in the mirror where he is stripped of all material goods and comforts. A self-indulgent man with a beautiful wife, servants, palatial estate, crops, money, jewelry, etc., is frightened by what is in store for him on Judgment Day. He ponders over those whom he has cheated and taken advantage of for his power and riches. Is there time to change? Read James 5:1-6
Original oil on 24"x30" canvas. Copyright 1992 Slavujac.
Revelation
"The Two Witnesses"
The two witnesses approach the Holy City
"And I will give power unto My two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will." Read Revelation 11:3-6
Original acrylic on 81/2x11" paper. Copyright 2008 Slavujac
"Behold I Come"
"And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He had a name written, that no man knew, but He Himself. And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations; and He shall rule them with a rod of iron: and He treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written
KING OF KINGS, AND
LORD OF LORDS.
And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, 'Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God: that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.' And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him that sat on the horse and against His army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. And the remnant were slain with the sword of Him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of His mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh." (Revelation 19:11-21, KJV)
Original oil and 22 kt gold leaf on 36"x 48" canvas. Copyright 2007 Slavujac.
"The New Jerusalem"
The banquet of the Lamb and His bride (the church) awaits the conclusion of these times following the millenial reign of Jesus Christ. Revelation 21-22 describes the new heaven and earth and the Holy City in extraordinarily brilliant and beautiful images, illumination solely from the Glory of God and the Lamb, twelve foundation stones (named after the Twelve Disciples) of inlaid gems.. twelve gates (named after the Twelve Tribes of Israel) that never close - each made from a single pearl (partially shown in the left foreground), twelve fruit-bearing trees of life...crystal clear water of life coursing down the center of the main street of gold..and..no evil, immoral or dishonest persons permitted in the Eternal City. "And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, nor maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life." (Rev 21:27)
Original oil and 22 Kt gold leaf on 48"x60" canvas. Copyright 1993 Slavujac
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