
1. Donkey: Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem on "Palm Sunday" is a significant event, symbolizing his kingship and fulfilling a prophecy from the Old Testament, specifically Zechariah 9:9, where it says, "Your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey". Matthew 21:2-7
2. Palm Branch: Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. John 12:13.
3. Prayer in Garden of Gethsemane: After the Last Supper, Jesus and his disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane, a place on the Mount of Olives, where Jesus experienced immense sorrow and anguish as he anticipated his impending suffering and death on the cross. Luke 22:39-46
4. Crown of thorns: The crown of thorns was placed on Jesus' head by Roman soldiers as a form of mockery and humiliation, symbolizing his supposed kingship, but also representing the suffering and redemption he endured for humanity. Matthew 27:29
5. Nails: The nails, driven into Jesus' hands and feet, are a stark visual representation of the suffering and death Jesus endured on the cross. Matthew 27:31-44
6. 3 Crosses: The three crosses at Calvary represent Jesus' crucifixion alongside two criminals, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle, symbolizing his sacrifice and the bridging of a gap between humanity and God. Luke 23:32-33
7. Sealed Tomb: After Jesus' crucifixion and burial, his body was placed in a tomb that was sealed with a large stone, likely to prevent theft or disturbance of the body. Matthew 27:66
8. Empty Tomb: The empty tomb symbolizes Jesus's resurrection, signifying victory over death and the promise of eternal life. Luke 24:6