Title : Emunah Eh-Moonah (faith in Hebrew)

The concept of the piece Emunah stems from the shelters that were built by the Israelites within the 40-year period they were in the wilderness. During these 40 years they built shelters out of wood and various elements provided by the Lord; as well as being provided manna from the heavens. This wilderness period is a true testament to the provision of God during our wrestling against flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:10-20 not only discusses the warfare we encounter in others but also within our own flesh and blood, much like the Israelites. It was their lack of Emunah (faith) that caused them to stay an extended period within the wilderness. The physical cube itself is built strictly out of wood, bamboo, and twill to keep the experience as close to the authentic Israelite journey as possible. This 3D cube is meant to be an interactive experience by the viewer and actually walked through, much like the priests were able to walk through the inner sanctuary of the tabernacle into the holy of holies before Jesus was on the scene.

At the front base of the cube to the far left is a pile of 12 stones covered in silver & placed under a broom tree. The 12 stones covered in silver represent Isaiah 60:17 where God states “I will exchange your bronze for gold, your iron for silver, your wood for bronze, and your stones for iron.” Each piece of wood used to build the 3D Cube is covered in bronze. The 12 stones itself represent the 12 tribes of Israel as well as the 12 stones that Elijah set up as an altar before the Lord and put Jezebels gods to the test in 1 Kings 18:31. After Elijah set up the 12 stones in verse 33 he then filled four large jars with water and poured the water over the offering and the wood. Within the center of the 12 stones is placed a broom tree covered in bronze and within the tree are four jars of water. The broom tree signifies where we at times can find ourselves when we encounter principalities and evils in high places. Directly after Elijah’s victory of proving the falsehood of Jezebels idol gods he is then threatened by Jezebel and flees to the wilderness in fear for his life. The painted piece directly across from the broom tree signifies the mental confusion and fog that can be felt when we as believers are going through warfare for bringing down demonic strongholds. It is under the broom tree where God sends Elijah an angel to give him food and water. Upon the 12 stones are 3 bronze stones of bread hand-shaped out of clay. Separating the 1st half of the cube from the second is a blue veil that is torn down the middle and is to be walked through by the viewer. The veil is blue signifying living water. As previously mentioned, the concept for the 3D cube stemmed partly from the holy priests that were able to cross over the veil into the holy of holies. These priests would wear robes which had bells and pomegranates at the bottom to signal their movement into the holy room. At the bottom of the blue veil within the middle of the 3D cube there are bells attached to it. The veil is torn down the middle with an opening for the viewer to walk through which signifies the tearing of the veil that took place when Jesus was crucified.

On the ground of the cube is sand in which the viewer of the piece is to walk upon. This sand signifies Genesis 22:17 where God states “I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number, like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will conquer the cites of their enemies.” As you walk through the torn veil of living water in the center of the cube, I wanted the viewer to remember the descendants that came before them preserving the promises of God for the next generation.

The room behind the veil signifies Gods peace that is met when you stand on his promises and allow him to gird your feet in peace to walk over the threshold. In the far corner of the piece is a stone with the front face of it painted red, signifying the rejected cornerstone; Jesus. In Mark 12: 10-11 the word states “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.” The cross of Jesus within the back room is covered with vines. The vines symbolize Ezekial 28:26 “They will live in it securely; and they will build houses and plant vineyards when I execute judgments upon all who scorn. They will know that I am the Lord their God”. God came to the rescue of Elijah in the wilderness and reassured him of the security he had in Christ long before Jesus was even on the scene, same as he did for the Israelites in the wilderness. I hope that as the viewer steps through this interactive 3D cube they are reminded of the security that can be found in God and the veil that is torn for us to be able to access the promise of Emunah (faith).

Title : Emunah Eh-Moonah (faith in Hebrew)

The concept of the piece Emunah stems from the shelters that were built by the Israelites within the 40-year period they were in the wilderness. During these 40 years they built shelters out of wood and various elements provided by the Lord; as well as being provided manna from the heavens. This wilderness period is a true testament to the provision of God during our wrestling against flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:10-20 not only discusses the warfare we encounter in others but also within our own flesh and blood, much like the Israelites. It was their lack of Emunah (faith) that caused them to stay an extended period within the wilderness. The physical cube itself is built strictly out of wood, bamboo, and twill to keep the experience as close to the authentic Israelite journey as possible. This 3D cube is meant to be an interactive experience by the viewer and actually walked through, much like the priests were able to walk through the inner sanctuary of the tabernacle into the holy of holies before Jesus was on the scene.

At the front base of the cube to the far left is a pile of 12 stones covered in silver & placed under a broom tree. The 12 stones covered in silver represent Isaiah 60:17 where God states “I will exchange your bronze for gold, your iron for silver, your wood for bronze, and your stones for iron.” Each piece of wood used to build the 3D Cube is covered in bronze. The 12 stones itself represent the 12 tribes of Israel as well as the 12 stones that Elijah set up as an altar before the Lord and put Jezebels gods to the test in 1 Kings 18:31. After Elijah set up the 12 stones in verse 33 he then filled four large jars with water and poured the water over the offering and the wood. Within the center of the 12 stones is placed a broom tree covered in bronze and within the tree are four jars of water. The broom tree signifies where we at times can find ourselves when we encounter principalities and evils in high places. Directly after Elijah’s victory of proving the falsehood of Jezebels idol gods he is then threatened by Jezebel and flees to the wilderness in fear for his life. The painted piece directly across from the broom tree signifies the mental confusion and fog that can be felt when we as believers are going through warfare for bringing down demonic strongholds. It is under the broom tree where God sends Elijah an angel to give him food and water. Upon the 12 stones are 3 bronze stones of bread hand-shaped out of clay. Separating the 1st half of the cube from the second is a blue veil that is torn down the middle and is to be walked through by the viewer. The veil is blue signifying living water. As previously mentioned, the concept for the 3D cube stemmed partly from the holy priests that were able to cross over the veil into the holy of holies. These priests would wear robes which had bells and pomegranates at the bottom to signal their movement into the holy room. At the bottom of the blue veil within the middle of the 3D cube there are bells attached to it. The veil is torn down the middle with an opening for the viewer to walk through which signifies the tearing of the veil that took place when Jesus was crucified.

On the ground of the cube is sand in which the viewer of the piece is to walk upon. This sand signifies Genesis 22:17 where God states “I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number, like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will conquer the cites of their enemies.” As you walk through the torn veil of living water in the center of the cube, I wanted the viewer to remember the descendants that came before them preserving the promises of God for the next generation.

The room behind the veil signifies Gods peace that is met when you stand on his promises and allow him to gird your feet in peace to walk over the threshold. In the far corner of the piece is a stone with the front face of it painted red, signifying the rejected cornerstone; Jesus. In Mark 12: 10-11 the word states “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.” The cross of Jesus within the back room is covered with vines. The vines symbolize Ezekial 28:26 “They will live in it securely; and they will build houses and plant vineyards when I execute judgments upon all who scorn. They will know that I am the Lord their God”. God came to the rescue of Elijah in the wilderness and reassured him of the security he had in Christ long before Jesus was even on the scene, same as he did for the Israelites in the wilderness. I hope that as the viewer steps through this interactive 3D cube they are reminded of the security that can be found in God and the veil that is torn for us to be able to access the promise of Emunah (faith).