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This album is all about my Christmas crib for the year 2016. I have created this crib on the theme: "I am the Resurrection and the Life."
I have shown the birth of our Lord Jesus in the tomb, signifying HIS dual nature- "I am the resurrection and the life." A further attempt is made in showing HIS second coming- "Christ has died; Christ is risen, Christ will come again."
Life is resurrected- life is born.
Each element of the crib has a deeper meaning. Therefore, I request you to read the description of the crib as you admire its spiritual beauty.
Christmas Theme: I am the Resurrection and the Life.
Christmas Theme: I am the Resurrection and the Life.
- The tomb: The tomb is shown in white, signifying HIS divinity; His resurrection and HIS humble birth- here, the victorious Christ is resurrected to new life. Furthermore, I have shown HIS birth in the tomb signifying HIS second coming at the end of time. ("Christ has died; Christ is risen, Christ will come again.")
- Heart and the Star: Christ( the love of God) is born to give new life to the world. Star- the symbol of HIS birth. The green color is symbolic of new life; peace; something that is alive; something that is growing. Furthermore, the green color alludes to green wood- symbolic of Christ' innocence- ("For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?") [ Luke23:31 ]
- Tombstone: The tombstone is symbolic of the world- putting an end to the 'love of Christ'- but, Love conquers all; defeats death and sin- breaks open every barrier.
- Palm leaves: 2000 years ago, people welcomed Christ as a Prophet- in present age, people are gradually coming to believe in HIM and accept HIM as the 'Messiah'. Palm leaf symbolizes welcome; rejoicing. ("Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!") [ Luke 19:38] [Mat 23:39]
- Vine offshoot: The vine sprig sprouting from the tomb is symbolic of Christ- the source of life- giving new life to the world. ("I am the vine; you are the branches.) [ John 15:5 ]. Christ is the vine in whom our life should be deeply rooted.
Our Faith ( in resurrected Christ) begins here (in the tomb)- "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." [ 1Corinthians 15:14 ]
I wish you all a Blessed and Joyful Christmas !!! Have a Blessed day !!!
Christmas crib' 2023 video
Every Christmas, I focus on the scriptural aspect of Jesus' life. This year I created the Christmas crib on the theme: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." [John 14:6] I have created this crib in a logo style, where each element reflects a facet of this powerful verse, guiding viewers on a spiritual journey. The process of designing, creating, and rectifying errors in certain intricate sections of the crib consumed a duration of a month and a half. Every year as I embark on this faith journey through Christmas crib creation, I feel God's grace guiding my hands, and igniting my artistic spirit. For this divine help, I am eternally grateful to God. Wish you Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year 2024. May the faithful love of Jesus Christ live in our heart and our life — forever. Christmas theme: I am the way, the truth, and the life. Description: Black terrain: Black terrain smeared with blood is symbolic of the sinful world. Bible: The word of God is the way that
Christmas crib' 2022_video
Every Christmas, I focus on the scriptural aspect of Jesus' life. This year I created the Christmas crib on the theme: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…" (John 1:14) Almost every element in the crib is hand crafted and sculpted with paper and paper clay. For this crib, I sculpted child Jesus with paper clay. I thank God for helping me to create this spiritually meaningful and wonderful Christmas crib. Wish you Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year 2023. May the faithful love of Jesus Christ live in our heart and our life — forever. Christmas theme: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…" [John 1:14] Jesus, the 'living word of God', 'the love of God', became flesh and blood to dwell among us — For this is how God loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in HIM may not perish but may have eternal life. The purpose of Jesus' coming into this world is to bring God's salvation to the world — the Joy of Jesus' birth
Christmas crib' 2021 video
Christmas theme: For God so loved the world… that HE sent HIS beloved Son, Jesus Christ — the living word of God, to become flesh — and die on the cross, and bring the sinful world to salvation. Jesus Christ came into this sinful world in love. HE died on the Cross for our salvation in love. Jesus' life, HIS sufferings, HIS death on the Cross is a testimony of HIS love. Description: Black Cross: The black Cross symbolizes the sins of the world. Star: The star with a green lining symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ — the prince of peace. Ground: The ground is in black, symbolizing the sinful world. Jesus Christ crucified: Jesus Christ is in white, symbolic of HIS Divinity, purity — blameless and spotless — lamb of God. Jesus' melting flesh: The melting flesh symbolizes Jesus, the living word of God emptying HIS divinity to take the form of human being — in love. Heart: Jesus, the living word of God, came into this sinful world in love. Heart is symbolic of HIS human nature.
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Unfortunately, Deviantart removed all my uploaded pictures from this Journal. Now, Deviantart does not allow you to upload multiple pictures in the Journal– previously it did.
You can view the complete album on my blog, here: sanjaymcolaco.blogspot.in/2016…
You can view the complete album on my blog, here: sanjaymcolaco.blogspot.in/2016…