1. Symbols of Faith

2. A Symbol represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible. The symbol is never the genuine item.

3. 1. Symbols can help us understand who ______ is and who we are. God

4. Read: John 15:5

5. 2. The ________ who constructed this house of worship designed many Christian symbols into the architectural design. believers

6. a.Picture of dove above baptismal pool. Mark 1:10

7. b. The stained glass windows include the “chi” ____ and “rho” ____ and represent the first two letters of the Greek word “Xpistou” or “Christ” the anointed One. Notice how the “X” points to the cross. X X P P

8. c. Outside stained glass has similar design with the cross at the top.

9. d. The most recognized Christian symbol is the cross.

11. 3. The creation silently whispers who _____ is. God

12. God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 (NIV)

16. Read: Genesis 1:10-11; 16-18; 25

17. 4. Symbols will vanish but a __________ with the Lord is eternal. relationshi p

18. Read: Mark 9:7