The Benedictus (Luke 1:67-80)
The Benedictus is the name of a poetic speech given by St Zechariah, the father of St John the Baptist. It’s named after the first word of the poem – ‘Benedictus’ - which is the Latin word for ‘Blessed’. He uttered these words after regai
Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22)
Jacob had a dream about a ladder that connected heaven and earth. In the dream, God promised Jacob land, personal protection and blessings for the whole world.
Christ turns water into wine (John 2:1-11)
Christ’s very first miracle took place during a wedding in Cana. At his mother's request, he turned water into wine.
The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-29)
The Council of Jerusalem, the first of its kind, involved the first Christian leaders gathering to decide on the relationship between faith and the Law of Moses.
The Temptation & Fall (Genesis 3:1-24)
The story of Adam and Eve in the Bible describes their temptation to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the start of Original Sin. The story explores themes of free will, temptation
The Birth in Bethlehem (Micah 5:1-5)
The Prophet Micah referred to a future ruler who will come from the town of Bethlehem and bring peace to the people. This prophecy is understood by Christians as a prediction of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
Christ blesses the children (Mark 10:13-16)
The gospel story of Christ blessing the children speaks to his positive attitude towards them and the importance of childlike trust.
The Miracle of the Manna (Exodus 16:1-36)
The story of the manna from heaven is found in Exodus and describes how God provided bread for the Israelites during their journey in the desert. The bread, called manna, rained down from the sky every day for forty years until they arrived in the Pr
The Prophet Ezekiel (Ezekiel 36:24-28)
Ezekiel, one of the Four Major Prophets of Israel, warned of Jerusalem's destruction, called the people to repentance, and offered hope for a life beyond exile.
The Deposition of Christ (Mark 15:42-47)
The taking down of Christ’s dead body from the cross is traditionally known in art as the ‘Deposition of Christ', the ‘Descent from the Cross’ or the ‘Lamentation of Christ’.