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Alpha and Omega

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end," said Jesus.
[Revelation 22:13]

Alpha  and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.  Cited together, they imply "the beginning and the end, and everything in between".  God and Jesus have been associated with this symbolism through the ages.

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Clasped Hands

The circle on which the hands are superimosed represents the eternal nature of God.  Through the person, ministry and death of Jesus a togetherness is generated which is illustrated by the clasped hands.

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Jerusalem

The city Jesus loved can be seen from a turn in the road on the Mount of Olives.

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Hen and Chicks

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem ...", lamented Jesus, "How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!"  [Matthew 23:37]

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The Temple Walls

The temple walls in the background place this scene in the courtyard of the temple.

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