Tree Of Life

Question 1

Hand of God

Answer 1

.represents god reaching out to his son and taking him to heaven
. Following Jesus death in the cross it is believed that he rose again
. The hand shows God’s power to overcome death

Question 2

Lambs

Answer 2

.twelve of the lambs represent the disciples
. Meant to carry on Jesus message
. Lamb in the centre has a halo and represents Jesus
.’lamb of god’
. Links to Passover story in exodus
.lambs sacrificed to save Jews, Jesus sacrificed to save the world

Question 3

Tree and vines

Answer 3

Symbolic of how the message of Christianity will grow and spread through the world
. Tree of Life and vines will grow as Jesus message is passed on

Question 4

Dead serpent

Answer 4

Represents Devil and how Jesus sacrifice overcame death
Snake comes from the creation story in genesis
Eve was tempted by the serpent and ate from the tree of knowledge
Led to good banishing them from Eden