 L. Lovett ~ Painter of Spirit™ |
Story of Jesus the Christ
Edited By L. Lovett, Painter Of Spirit™ Illustrated with Paintings, Drawings, Photographs, and Digital Images by the Artist and Masters of Past Centuries |
| Light of Life harmonizes the Four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles into one exciting easy-to-read story, full of drama, intrigue, sorrow, and joy, building to a powerful conclusion. The book is arranged in order of events from Jesus’ miraculous birth, life of teaching and healing, and his powerful redemption and resurrection. But the story doesn’t end there. At Pentecost, Christ’s Spirit returned to indwell all believers with his wisdom and power that enabled them to carry on his work throughout the world. Continuing scenes paint with words as well as pictures while remaining true to the actual Bible text. People come alive in your imagination as you are transported back in time with all the drama of a historical novel or movie. Christ’s positive words inspire your soul, and the eyes of your heart are opened to the innermost workings of our awesome God on earth!
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Home Alone with Him, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 24 x 20 inches, May 1970 |
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INTRODUCTION - LIGHT OF LIFE Light of Life, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 12 x 20 inches, December 1978 |
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PART 1 - BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD 7 B.C. to A.D. 26 Chapter 1. Child of the Promise 1.1 Mary, Mother of Jesus, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 14 inches, April 1987 |
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Chapter 2. Night of Wonder 2.1 God Is With Us, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 30 x 48 inches, December 1965 |
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2.2 God’s Son, original pencil drawing by L. Lovett, 1984 |
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Chapter 3. Light to the Nations 3.1 Simeon: “Lord, Now Let Your Servant Depart in Peace,” engraving from original painting by William C. T. Dobson, 1817-1898 |
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3.2 Homage of Anna, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 16 x 11 inches, November 1987 |
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Chapter 4. Star of Bethlehem 4.1 Adoration of the Christ Child, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 36 x 24 inches, July 1995 |
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Chapter 5. Out of Egypt 5.1 Flight Into Egypt, original oil painting on canvasboard by L. Lovett, size 16 x 20 inches, August 1990 |
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Chapter 6. My Father’s House 6.1 All That Heard Him Were Astonished, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Johann Heinrich Hofmann, 19th century |
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6.2 Alone with the Father, original pencil drawing by L. Lovett, 1984 |
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PART 2 - BEGINNING OF CHRIST’S MINISTRY A.D. 25 to 27 Chapter 7. “Repent!” 7.1 “Repent!” composite digital image by L. Lovett, February 2007 |
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Chapter 8. Triune Spirit 8.1 Triune Spirit, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 22 inches, January 1995 |
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8.2 Temptation of Jesus, composite digital image by L. Lovett, March 2007 |
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Chapter 9. First Disciples 9.1 John the Baptist Announcing the Messiah, original oil painting on canvas by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), circa 1487-1576 |
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Chapter 10. Zeal for God’s House 10.1 Zeal for God’s House, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 11. Spirit Wind 11.1 Spirit Wind, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 12. Living Water 12.1 Living Water, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 24 x 28 inches, August 1994 |
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PART 3 - GREAT GALILEAN MINISTRY Autumn of A.D. 27 to spring of 29 (about a year and a half) Chapter 13. Rabbi from Nazareth 13.1 Rabbi from Nazareth, composite digital image by L. Lovett, June 2007 |
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Chapter 14. Four Fishermen 14.1 Christ and the Fishermen, Jesus Teaching Zebedee and His Two Sons James and John, original oil painting on canvas by Ernst Karl Zimmermann, 1852-1899 |
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Chapter 15. “Your Sins Are Forgiven” 15.1 “I Will, Be Clean,” original etching by unknown artist, 19th century |
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15.2 Jesus Christ Healing Man Afflicted with Palsy, translator’s etching from original painting by Alexandre Bida, 1808-1895 |
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Chapter 16. Pool of Bethesda 16.1 Pool of Bethesda, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, 1618-1682, size 93.5 x 102.75 inches, 1671-73 |
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Chapter 17. Word of Life 17.1 Let Your Spirit Soar, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 16 x 24.5 inches, January 1994 |
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17.2 Word of Life—Sermon on the Mount, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 18. “Just Say the Word” 18.1 Christ Raising the Son of the Widow of Nain, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Domenico Fiasella, 1589-1669 |
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18.2 Healing the Sick Child, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Gabriel Cornelius Max, b. 1840 |
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Chapter 19. “Peace, Be Still!” 19.1 Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, original oil painting on canvas by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669, size 63 x 50 inches, 1633 |
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Chapter 20. Life and Eternal Rest 20.1 Precious Presence, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 16 x 20 inches, July 2004 |
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PART 4 - SPECIAL TRAINING OF THE TWELVE AROUND GALILEE Passover A.D. 29 to near Tabernacles 29 (six months from spring to autumn) Chapter 21. Bread of Life 21.1 Bread of Life, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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21.2 Alone with Him, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 24 x 20 inches, May 1970 |
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21.3 Walking on Water, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 22. Transfiguration 22.1 Water of Life, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 24 inches, October 2004 |
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22.2 Transfiguration, original oil painting on canvas by Carl Heinrich Bloch |
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PART 5 - LATER JUDEAN MINISTRY Tabernacles to Dedication A.D. 29 (about three months from autumn to winter) Chapter 23. What Is Best 23.1 What Is Best, composite digital image by L. Lovett, April 2007 |
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Chapter 24. Light of the World 24.1 Light of the World, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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24.2 Healing Touch, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2005 |
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Chapter 25. Good Shepherd 25.1 Constant Care, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 22 x 24.5 inches, February 1999 |
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PART 6 - LATER PEREAN MINISTRY Dedication A.D. 29 to last journey A.D. 30 (about three and a half months from winter to early spring) Chapter 26. Parables of the Lost 26.1 Lost Sheep, original oil painting on canvas by Alfred Soord, d. 1916 |
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26.2 Parable of Lost Piece of Money, proof engraving from original oil painting on canvas by Sir John Everett Millais, 1829-1896 |
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26.3 Return of the Prodigal Son, original oil painting on canvas by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni, 1708-1787 |
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Chapter 27. Resurrection and Life 27.1 “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 28. Last Journey 28.1 Christ Blessing the Children, original oil painting on canvas by Bernard Plockhorst, before 1938 |
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28.2 Jesus Christ Instructing the Young Man How to Attain Eternal Life, engraving from an original oil painting on canvas by Henry Le Jeune, before 1904 |
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Chapter 29. Jericho 29.1 Blind of Jericho, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Nicolas Poussin, 1594-1665 |
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PART 7 - LAST PUBLIC MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM Saturday (Sabbath) before to Wednesday of Passion Week, just before Passover, spring of A.D. 30 Chapter 30. “Hosanna!” 30.1 Triumphal Entry, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Bernard Plockhorst, before 1938 |
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Chapter 31. Voice from Heaven 31.1 Widow’s Mite, detail of original oil painting on canvas by Martin de Vos, 1532-1603 |
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PART 8 - LAST SUPPER Thursday of Passion Week to Thursday night, Passover meal in upper room, Jerusalem A.D. 30 Chapter 32. “Prepare the Passover Supper” 32.1 John Mark, author of Gospel of Mark, composite digital image by L. Lovett, June 2007 |
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Chapter 33. New Covenant 33.1 Last Supper, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 50 x 60 inches, July 1967 |
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33.2 “Love One Another” original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 14 x 32 inches, October 1969 |
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33.3 Cup Of The Covenant, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 16 inches, July 1998 |
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PART 9 - HEART OF CHRIST Thursday night (Jewish Friday) of Passion Week, upper room, Jerusalem A.D. 30 Chapter 34. “I Am the Way” 34.1 “I Am the Way” composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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34.2 True Vine, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 35. One in the Spirit 35.1 One in the Spirit, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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PART 10 - REDEMPTION Early Friday of Passion Week after 12 am to end of Passover Sabbath at 6 pm (Saturday night), Jerusalem A.D. 30 Chapter 36. “Your Will Be Done” 36.1 “Your Will Be Done,” original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 30 x 24 inches, September 2000 |
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Chapter 37. Conspiracy 37.1 Christ before the High Priest (Annas), detail of original oil painting by Gerrit van Honthorst, 1590-1656, size 107 x 72 inches, circa 1617 |
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Chapter 38. “Behold the Man” 38.1 “Ecce Homo” (“Here Is the Man”), original oil painting on canvas by Antonio Ciseri, 1821-1891 |
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Chapter 39. “It Is Accomplished!” 39.1 Jerusalem, original oil painting on canvas by Olivier Pichat, d. 1912 |
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39.2 “It Is Accomplished!” original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 42 x 60 inches, February 1968 |
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39.3 “Truly, He Was the Son of God!” composite digital image by L. Lovett, August 2007 |
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Chapter 40. No Greater Love 40.1 Colors of His Love, composite digital image by L. Lovett, September 2007 |
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PART 11 - RESURRECTION POWER Early Resurrection Morning (Easter Sunday) to Day of Ascension (forty days), Judea and Galilee, spring A.D. 30 Chapter 41. Resurrection Morning 41.1 Holy Women at the Tomb of Jesus Christ, original oil painting by Adolphe-William Bouguereau, 1825-1905, painted in 1890 |
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41.2 Peter and John Running to the Tomb, original oil painting by Eugene Burnand, 1850-1921 |
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41.3 “I Have Seen the Lord!” original pencil drawing by L. Lovett, 1984 |
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41.4 Resurrection Power, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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Chapter 42. Emmaus 42.1 Supper at Emmaus, original oil painting on canvas by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1573-1610 |
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Chapter 43. Ascension 43.1 Risen Christ, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 16 inches, May 1995 |
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43.2 Ascension, composite digital image by L. Lovett, 2006 |
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PART 12 - SPIRIT OF LIFE Day of Pentecost, upper room in Jerusalem (ten days after ascension, fifty days after Passover), and acts of Christ through his apostles, A.D. 30 to 45 Chapter 44. Christ’s Return in the Spirit 44.1 Day of Pentecost, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 28 x 22 inches, November 1970 |
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Chapter 45. Shine Forth from Jerusalem 45.1 Peter Heals Lame Beggar at Beautiful Gate, original drawing by unknown artist |
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Chapter 46. Signs and Wonders 46.1 Stephen, original digital image by L. Lovett, December 2007 |
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Chapter 47. Road to Damascus 47.1 Conversion of Saint Paul, original oil painting on canvas by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1573-1610, size 90.5 inches x 69 inches, 1600-01 |
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Chapter 48. Meeting of Minds 48.1 Spirit of God, original oil painting by L. Lovett, size 3 7/8 x 4 3/8 inches, January 1995 |
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Chapter 49. Miraculous Escape 49.1 Liberation of Saint Peter by an Angel, original oil painting on canvas by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri), 1591-1666, size 41 inches x 53.5 inches, circa 1622-23 |
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PART 13 - INTO ALL THE WORLD Acts of Christ through his apostles, A.D. 46 to 100 Chapter 50. Light and Darkness Collide 50.1 Saint Paul Healing Cripple at Lystra, original oil painting on canvas by Karel Dujardin, 1622-1678 |
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Chapter 51. Westward to Europe 51.1 Luke, Beloved Physician, original pencil drawing on paper by L. Lovett, size: 10 inches x 8.5 inches, 1972 |
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51.2 Saint Paul Preaching at Athens, original watercolor on paper by Raphael (Raffaello Santi or Sanzio), 1483-1520, painted in 1515-16 |
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Chapter 52. Strengthening the Churches 52.1 Paul’s Corinthian Letters, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 16 inches, August 1995 |
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Chapter 53. Mission Accomplished! 53.1 Apostle Peter at Rome, original digital image by L. Lovett, January 2008 |
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Chapter 54. People of Power 54.1 Spirit of Life, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 24 x 18 inches, December 1984 |
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PART 14 - REVELATION End of the age events Chapter 55. God’s Eternal Promise Kept 55.1 Door of Your Heart, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 28 x 22 inches, March 1999 |
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55.2 Eternal Promise Kept, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 34 x 40 inches, October 1994 |
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PART 15 - RESOURCES Chapter 56. Who’s Who in Light of Life 56.1 Twelve Apostles of Jesus, twelve original oil paintings on canvas by L. Lovett, size 18 x 14 inches, first eleven completed January to December 1965, Paul completed November 1967 |
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Chapter 57. Scripture Finder 57.1 Once for All, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 20 x 16 inches, March 1976 |
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Chapter 58. Bibliography 58.1 Seal of What Is to Come, original oil painting on canvas by L. Lovett, size 12 x 9 inches, December 1976 |
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