THE BIRTH OF THE APEX

Original oil painting 49” x 39” by Sandra Perini

The focus of 'THE BIRTH OF THE APEX is Messiah Jesus who is the apex of all history and creation.   

“…unto us a child is born…His name shall be called wonderful, counselor, The Mighty God…” Isaiah 9:6

“and The Word (Jesus Christ) was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.”

Matthew 1:23

“…they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”  John 1:14

“He was in the world and the world was made by Him; and without Him was not anything that was made”.  John 1:10

Michael, the guardian angel of Israel is shown sending the dove of peace to earth. 

Gabriel announces the Messiah's birth and points to His prophesized death on the cross. 

“But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed”.  Isaiah 53:5

“All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him”.  Isaiah 53:6

“As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied;
by His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many,
as He will bear their iniquities”.  Isaiah 53:11

Shepherds watch in the fields near the stable where he is born as a host of angels ..."praising God and saying, glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests." 

 Lucifer jealously grasps for preeminence and we are reminded of his limited and temporary power on earth as he holds it in his hand.