⭐️Summary of Imagine (The Mind) pages 100-115:
This chapter focuses mainly on the mind and how Christians view different topics through a biblical lens (100). Because Christians have the Holy Spirit actively living inside, our behaviors and perspectives are different from others who don’t claim that Jesus is Lord of their lives (100). So with this, the topic of perspective arises. Christians are “aware of an eternity ahead and spiritual realms around...” (101). Christians live through a lens of biblical truth, so everything we see and encounter is set in perspective through how our Creator views it. For secularists, they “think within a frame of reference bounded by the limits of our life on earth...” (101). For someone who does not believe great limits are placed in their mind about life. They are basically forced to only think about life and nothing else. To Christians, our mindset is to look to our life on earth but to also, above all, look to our future spent in heaven with our Father. And with different perspectives we live life looking at topics differently. The chapter gave the references about: “trees, leaves, rain, bad housing, animals, food, money, sex, social standing, leisure, and poverty” (102). Christians and secularist can understand what each of those topics are but the meaning can be drastically different. When putting art into the mix it can make people think differently even if words aren’t being expressed (105). For a Christian in the art realm, we have often been seen differently because on how we view different things. Because we know who we are in Christ we have different standards on how to create (106). If we are to be a light and set Christ-like example’s then we don’t want are art clearly violating that standard we have for ourselves. A main topic that was discussed was when Christians create art. I guess people think that it is done with a sense of naiveness (108). Apparently, Christians have a stereotype that we believe nothing is wrong in the world (108). Which is false! We know specifically that our world is filled with—evil, we are just called to be the light in these perilous times.
🤔What I thought about Imagine (The Mind) pages 100-115?:
I thought this chapter gave great insight on how Christians and secularists view things differently. I like how the author mainly touched on how Christians ultimately think about things. My favorite part of the chapter was on page 105. It was talking about “a sense of awe.” Basically, as we create and cultivate the talents God has given us, we can minister to others through our art. The affect of our God given talents can change people without even saying a single word. Which is amazing! 🙌🏽
⭐️Summary of Matthew 25:14-30:
In these specific verses relate to the parable of the bags of gold. In this story we have three men that are entrusted with their masters money. The master gives out the amounts of money based on their ability. The man that received five bags of gold was wise and put his money to work and gained much more. And the one with two bags gained two more as well. Both of them used the money so that it would grow. But the last man hid his one bag and gained nothing.
🤔What I thought about Matthew 25:14-30?:
These verses are very interesting! These verses can be applied to so many areas in my life. My main thought about these verses is how we are giving/sharing with others. Sure, these verses are in correlation with money but I definitely think that this can be applied to our talents. In art terms, if we aren’t using our talents to share God’s gift then what’s the point? We end up with no reward because no one will ever see what God gave us. We need to use and cultivate our talents because we are in a harvest. And if we use our Godly gifts for Him then we will reap great rewards! Which is what He wants for us!
⭐️Summary of the video “What Makes a Masterpiece?”:
The term “masterpiece” can convey many different meanings. Back then a masterpiece was where one demonstrated mastery in a certain way. It proved there confidence and showed off their skill. For Christians we often relate a masterpiece to the having some correlation with God. But it also can mean, your best work. Something that one is most proud of. A masterpiece isn’t just a work represented as “the best,” a masterpiece also needs to be set apart an unique in some way. Overall, an art work is mainly qualified as a masterpiece by the viewer. The viewers should all have an agreement that the work is created with high quality and demonstrates great technique and skill. A masterpiece must also receive the popularity and critical attention. The word master holds a strong meaning of control. But today a masterpiece is seen differently because we are always changing the meaning of mastery.
🤔What I thought about the video “What Makes a Masterpiece?”:
Overall, I really liked this video! Especially towards the beginning when she was talking about how the idea of a masterpiece brings uniqueness. As we know that everything is a masterpiece from God I particularly look to how humans were created. We all are unique! Not one person has the same finger print or relationship with Him! What more of a masterpiece is there?! When I think about it more it hurts my brain to think that we are all different. Like how is that even possible?!?. With all of the people in the world you would at least think that a few are alike. But...No! We are all so uniquely created by Him which is so awesome! I makes me feel so loved knowing that God created me with a specific unique purpose, far different from anyone else’s. Like for real! He thinks about me?!?!!. It really shows how God cares for His art! Wow! Don’t ya just love Him!
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