Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David and ancestor of Jesus, played a crucial role in leading the exiled Jews back to Jerusalem after the exile in Babylon and in overseeing the rebuilding of the Temple.
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The Repentance of King Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:1-20)
The story of King Manasseh's repentance is a tale of God's mercy and forgiveness. Despite his grievous sins, including sacrificing his own children, Manasseh humbled himself and was forgiven by God.
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
This parable teaches the importance of readiness for the arrival of Jesus, who is symbolised by a bridegroom. The wise bridesmaids, who were prepared for his coming, are contrasted with the foolish ones, who were not.
The Arrival of a Great Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:13-22)
The book of Deuteronomy tells the story of the Israelites' time in the desert. It contains a reference to a future prophet who would be a lawgiver, leader, liberator, and miracle-worker. Christ later claimed to be that promised prophet.
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 Promised Land. Later, it became a symbol of the Eucharist for Christians.
The Early Life of Moses (Exodus 1:1-2:25)
Moses was born to Hebrew parents in Egypt during a time when the Pharaoh had ordered the drowning of all male Hebrew infants. His mother placed him in a basket on the Nile River, where he was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter, and raised as an Egyptian prince.
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.
The Resurrection of the Messiah (Psalm 16:8-11)
According to the Book of Acts, St Peter explained to the crowds that Psalm 16 was a prophecy about the resurrection of the Messiah.
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.
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