Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:1-25)
The Prophet Daniel was an important figure in the Persian court. He was thrown into a den of lions as punishment for praying to God. Miraculously, he survived the night unharmed, being protected by an angel.
Judith beheads Holofernes (Judith 13:1-10)
The story of Judith is of a young widow who saves her people from an Assyrian invasion by beheading Holofernes, the enemy general.
The Twelve Apostles (Matthew 10:1-15)
Jesus chose twelve of his disciples to be his 'apostles'. These men would specially share in his mission and continue it after his death.
The Election of St Matthias (Acts 1:15-26)
Following the death of Judas Iscariot, St Matthias - who was a disciple of Christ - was elected to take his place as one of the Twelve Apostles.
Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-15)
Moses was tending to his father-in-law's flock in the desert when he saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the fire. From within the bush, God spoke to Moses and called him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
Moses strikes the rock (Exodus 17:1-7)
In the Bible, God commanded Moses to strike a rock with his staff, and water came pouring out for the people to drink.
The Jesse Tree (Isaiah 11:1-9)
The Jesse Tree has its roots in medieval Christianity, where it was used as a teaching tool to illustrate the family tree of Jesus Christ. It is named after Jesse, the father of King David, who is traditionally pictured at the base of the tree.
The Woman of the Apocalypse (Revelation 12:1-6)
The book of Revelation includes a vision of a Woman and her Son who oppose the Devil, which links back to the story of the Fall in Genesis.
The Childhood of Christ (Luke 2:39-40; 51-52)
Although it’s a favourite subject in art, little is actually known of the childhood of Christ. St Luke's gospel says that after his birth in Bethlehem, he grew up in Nazareth, living in obedience to his parents.
Christ is crucified (Mark 15:24-25)
According to the gospels, Jesus was crucified by Roman soldiers, who drove nails into his hands and feet.