From Byzantine icons to Michelangelo murals to swords-and-sandals epics, the New Testament gospels have been a source of artistic inspiration for nearly 2000 years. During the lead up to Easter, RebelLUG members Kevin Wanner, Eli Willsea, Chris Roberts, and James Libby collaborated on a series of 8 builds corresponding with Holy Week. Regardless of one’s faith, the series is an inspiring use of LEGO as a storytelling medium and a showcase of amazing talent in the community.

Kevin contributes the first entry, an immersive scene that depicts Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, the origins of Palm Sunday.

Eli follows with Jesus speaking on the Mount of Olives. The landscaping and olive tree designs are phenomenal.

On day 3, Eli depicts Jesus with his disciples sharing the famous Last Supper. The fantastic mosaic floors are a highlight.

Kevin returns for day 4 with Judas’ betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane. The builder shares the fully lit scene here.

James steps up with a depiction of Jesus’ trial at the hands of Roman prefect Pontius Pilatus. The Roman temple is a wonderful design.

Kevin returns for day 6 with a simple yet evocative build depicting the Crucifixion on Golgatha.

Chris debuts on day 7 with a depiction of the temple curtain prophetically tearing. The curtain mosaic is artfully done. Chris creates interesting geometry from a simple floor of textured bricks by orienting them at 45 degrees.

James concludes the Holy Week colaboration with a scene of the stone rolled back from Jesus’ tomb to reveal a room empty but for a shroud.