July 2, 2012
Dove of Peace – As a symbol for the Holy Spirit, the dove is by nature characterized by gentleness, purity and peace. As an attribute it typifies divine inspiration. In Matthew 10:16, Christ commands the disciples to express in their lives the love and gentleness of the dove. In 3:16, Matthew calls the dove a visible expression of the anointing presence of the Holy Spirit. As a symbol of love, the dove participates in the experience of Christ’s baptism and God’s love flowed through Him and provides us with grace and deliverance to do His will. During the Christmas season
July 2, 2012
Sheltered Bird in Mustard Tree – This design reflects the symbolism of the parable of the mustard seed as told by Jesus in Matthew 13:31-32. Though it is the smallest of seeds, it grows into a tree where birds might take shelter. The sower of the seed is Christ, who came to atone for our sins so that we may become fruitful. The mustard seed represents the Gospel, which grows to reach people throughout the world. The tree, rooted in Jesus Christ, is where the birds of the air, who represent the faithful, come to rest as they hear and
July 1, 2012
Wheat and Tares – This design is based on Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43 in which Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and tares sown together. Exegesis has strongly influenced the plant chosen for tares in the bible. Tares is taken from the Arabic word zawan which is widely accepted to mean noxious weed. Having both wheat and weeds within us, we acknowledge that we should place our hope in God’s promise and receive grace and strength from the Lord’s table so that we may show justice and mercy in the world.
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