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.
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.
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-13)
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 Martyrs of the Maccabees (2 Maccabees 7:1-42)
In the Second Book of the Maccabees, we read of seven brothers and their mother who were martyred for refusing to break the Law of Moses.
Christ is arrested (Matthew 26:47-56)
While Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane at night, Judas arrived with a band of soldiers to betray and arrest him.
The Resurrection of Christ (Matthew 28:1-20)
The Risen Christ is often shown holding a red cross banner as a symbol of victory over death.