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7.
The Great Prophets
The
scroll stands for the five Books of Moses. These are known as the Torah and
constitute the most sacred Law of the Jews.
The lamp is another symbol for the word of God, "Thy word is a lamp unto
my feet"
(Psalm 119:105)
Four symbols of the great prophets of the old testament
Daniel: The ram with with four horns signifies Daniel because it was part of
one of his visions. (Daniel 8:8)
Ezekiel: A closed gate suggests Ezekiel's prophecy of the coming siege of
Jerusalem. (Ezekiel 4:3)
Isaiah: The prophet met his death reputedly by being sawn in two. He was a
great Prophet who spoke for God at a critical time in the history of the
Jews.
Jeremiah: Tradition says that the prophet Jeremiah was stoned to death
because of his unpopular utterances in speaking for God against the
rebellious Israelites.
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8.
Passover
The
blood sprinkled door posts and lintel is a symbol of God's protection in
Egypt at the passing over of the destroying angel, which is central in the
Passover Festival.
The four cups on the left are for the participants of the ceremony, the one
cup on the right is always set for the unexpected guest.
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9.
Advent
The
Advent wreath is used during the four weeks before Christmas to symbolize the
time before the birth of Christ.
With the lighting of each candle we come closer to the brightness of God.
The one pink candle, used on the third week of Advent helps us to know that
we are getting very close to His birth, to have faith in His salvation.
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10.
The Nativity
The
Manger wreath is suggestive of the simplicity and poverty surrounding the
birth of Jesus and typical of his entire life.
The Star of Jacob (Numbers 24:17) finds its fulfillment in the manifestation
of Jesus to the Gentiles (Matthew 2:1,2)
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11.
The Wedding Feast
The
symbol of the interlocking rings and the Cho Rho ( a monogram of the first
two letters, Chi (X) and Rho (P), of the Greek word for Christ) symbolize the
marriage of two becoming one and with Christ involved in their life together.
The vessels of water were transformed into wine at the wedding feast of Cana
by Jesus at the request of His mother Mary.
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12.
Baptism
A
shell and towel are traditional symbols for the rite of Baptism.
"And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also, not the
removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God.
It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 3:20-22)
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