Exodus 20:3-17
This piece was done in two different styles. The Ten Commandments were done in Fraktur, and the summary by Jesus of the law in Matthew 22:37,39, & 40 was done in Chancery Cursive. "Jesus" is the only word done in gold. Red and black are used for the cross. The cross is surrounded by various verses explaining the purpose of the law.
Behind the Art
I have been grieved to see how the USA has pushed away God's Word, including the Ten Commandments. Then I realized that I did not have a copy of the Ten Commandments in our home. God uses His law to show us our sin and bring us to Christ. Jesus did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it, so we sinners can have His righteousness applied to our account. Praise the LORD! This piece now hangs in our home above the fireplace.
In 2019, I had an interview with Pastor Joseph Parker on American Family Radio, about the importance of the Ten Commandments. Here is a link to the interview, which begins 19 minutes into the Hour of Intercession program on October 31, 2019:
https://afr.net/podcasts/the-hour-of-intercession/2019/october/the-orange-letter-campaign-calligraphy-for-christ/
Translation
KJV & NKJV
Text
(10 Commandments)
KJV - Exodus 20:3-17
I. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
II.Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
III. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain.
IV. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
V. Honour thy father and thy mother.
VI. Thou shalt not kill.
VII. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
VIII. Thou shalt not steal.
IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
X. Thou shalt not covet.Matthew 22:37,39-40
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Portions of verses around the cross:
Galations 3:13,24 - Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: . . . Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Romans 10:4 - For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Philippians 3:9a - And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ.
NKJV - Exodus 20:3-17
I. You shall have no other gods before Me.
II. You shall not make for yourself a carved image.
III. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
IV. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
V. Honor your father and your mother.
VI. You shall not murder.
VII. You shall not commit adultery.
VIII. You shall not steal.
IX. You shall not bear false witness.
X. You shall not covet.
Matthew 22:37,39-40
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ . . .
‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
Portions of verses around the cross:
Galations 3:13,24 - Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”) . . . Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Romans 10:4 - For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
Philippians 3:9a - and be found in Him, not having Rom. 10:3my own righteousness, which is from the law, but Rom. 1:17that which is through faith in Christ