Biblical Symbols
Traditionally seen as a sign of peace, especially when carrying an olive branch. It is also a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
Dove
a symbol of divine guidance or a sign pointing toward a promised future or important revelation.
star
represents humanity in general, the first man, innocence, and responsibility.
Adam
"At a big party, people ran out of a special drink. Someone told a man to help, and he did something amazing with water. Everyone noticed something had changed."
Water into Wine
"A leader went up a mountain and came back with rules to help people live together better. Everyone needed to remember them carefully."
The Ten Commandments
Symbolizes temptation, deception, and the presence of evil or danger.
Snake
a symbol of temptation and the consequences that come from crossing moral or divine boundaries.
Fruit
represents choice and curiosity, the influence of temptation, and the relational aspect of human fallibility.
Eve
"People wanted to build something very tall to reach the sky. Suddenly, they couldn’t understand each other, and the work stopped. Things were never the same."
Tower of Babel
"A young person faced someone much bigger and stronger. With courage and a simple tool, the unexpected happened, and everyone was amazed."
David and Goliath
Symbolizes protection, salvation, and God’s care during times of danger or judgment.
Ark
a symbol of divine judgment and the consequences of ignoring moral or spiritual warnings.
plagues
deliverance, law-giving, and guiding people out of oppression.
Moses
"A younger son asked for his share early, left home, and spent it all. Later, he came back, and someone was very happy to see him again."
The Prodigal Son Parable
"A man tried to go far away instead of doing what he was told. Then something huge swallowed him, and he had to rethink his choices."
Jonah and the Big Fish
Symbolizes suffering, sacrifice, and the mockery Jesus endured before the crucifixion.
Crown of thorns
a symbol of innocence lost and the human instinct to hide guilt or shame after wrongdoing.
nudity / fig leaf
a symbol of salvation, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal.
Jesus
"Four riders appeared, each on a different colored horse. Wherever they went, people felt fear, change, or loss."
The Four Horsemen
"A man had been gone for a while, and everyone thought he was gone for good. But someone came and called, and he appeared again, surprising everyone."
Lazarus Miracle
Symbolizes innocence, sacrifice, and Jesus as the “_____ of God” who gives his life for others.
Lamb
a symbol of recognizing Jesus’ significance and bringing honor, wisdom, and devotion from beyond Israel.
Three wise men
a symbol of betrayal and the destruction that comes from choosing greed or disloyalty.
Judas
"A father was asked to give up something very precious. He listened carefully and did what he was told, and something surprising happened in the end."
Testing of Abraham
"One person had many friends who wandered away. He left the others behind to find the one that was lost and was very happy when he did."
Shepherd and the Sheep