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The Nativity Star refers to the Old Testament prophecy, Numbers 24:12, “and there shall come a star out of Jacob and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel.” |
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The Ten Commandments. Christ came that He might fulfill the will and Law of God for us. When He was twelve, He became, “A Child of the Law,” in what we call Confirmation. |
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The Spirit of God descending upon Him at His Baptism by John. This represents God anointing Him as our Savior. |
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The The Holy Bible. His effective weapon against the evil one was God’s Word. “Get thee hence, Satan, for it is written.”
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The Sheaf of Wheat. He Said, I am the Bread of Life.” Bread is one of man’s basic necessities |
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The Lighted Candles. “I am the Light of the World.” Without Him, man lives in spiritual darkness. |
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The Palm Branch. This refers to His Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on Sunday before the Crucifixion amid the glad hosannas of the multitude. |
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The Lamb of God, who offered Himself for the sins of the world. |
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The Cross, on which He paid the price for man’s redemption. |
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The Crown. This represents the everlasting glory unto which He attained by the way of the Cross. On Calvary He was enthroned forever. |