Moses raises the Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9)
In the story of Moses raising the Bronze Serpent, the Israelites were bitten by venomous snakes in the wilderness. God commanded Moses to make a bronze serpent and raise it up on a pole, and anyone who looked at it would be healed from their snake bi
St Michael the Archangel (Daniel 12:1)
St. Michael, one of the seven archangels, is known as the military leader of the angels. He is often portrayed in Christian art as a soldier defeating the Devil.
Joel foretells the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28-29)
Joel, one of the Twelve Minor Prophets, warned the people of Judah about imminent disasters and called for repentance. He also spoke about a future era when the Holy Spirit would descend on everyone.
The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-22)
The Song of Moses, also called ‘the Song of the Sea’, is a thanksgiving hymn that celebrates the miracle of the Red Sea and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. It also looks forward to the founding of the Temple of Jerusalem.
Rizpah mourns her crucified sons (2 Samuel 21:1-14)
Rizpah's faithful vigil over her dead sons, who were hanged on a hill and left unburied, symbolises the future suffering of the Virgin Mary during Christ's crucifixion.
Aaron is appointed high priest (Exodus 28:1-43)
Aaron was the first high priest of Israel, appointed by God through Moses. His role was to act as mediator between the people and God.
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-13)Â
The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon to test his wisdom and was greatly impressed by his answers, his court, and his God. Her story was later compared with the visit of the wise men to the infant Christ.
Samson removes the gates of Gaza (Judges 16:1-3)
Samson, a strong but flawed judge, used his supernatural strength to fight the Philistines. As a prophetic sign, he carried away the gates of Gaza.
The Song of Deborah (Judges 5:1-31)
The Song of Deborah is a poem in the Book of Judges that celebrates the victory of Israel over the Canaanites. Sung by the prophetess Deborah and the warrior Barak, the song gives credit to God for their triumph.
The Sanctus (Isaiah 6:1-8)
The Sanctus is a hymn of praise found in the Bible, specifically in the book of Isaiah and the book of Revelation. It begins with the words "Holy, holy, holy" and praises God's glory and power.