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“Spirit Led” is inspired by Matthew 4:1-11

This image was created as part of a bundle of Lenten resources from Sanctified Art. More resources can be found here: Sanctified Art Lent Year A Resources.

I depicted Jesus divided, containing in his divinity all the stars and galaxies of the universe on the left , and the layered dust of his humanity on the right. For me, this text highlights the tension held within Jesus’ identity, particularly through the tempter’s efforts to lead Jesus toward his human nature while betraying his divinity. If Jesus were to succumb to the tempter’s requests, he would have access to the unlimited power, influence, and riches the world has to offer, which are referenced by the stacked, columned structures on the right side of the image. If Jesus chooses to resist the temptations and stay planted in the wilderness, honoring his divinity and call, he chooses the wilderness path—one that would ultimately lead to his demise… (full artist statement with download)

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