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 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 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 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 Proverbs of Solomon (Proverbs 8:22-31)
The Book of Proverbs, associated with King Solomon, is a collection of wise sayings that provide practical guidance for living a good life.
The Psalms of David (Psalm 45:1-17)
The 150 psalms are a collection of religious songs that were used in the worship of the Temple of Jerusalem. They were written by King David and other musicians. They are now also used in Christian worship.