In the third panel, the tree stands for Christ: Jesus is the Tree of Life and we are the branches that belong to Him. This reminds us of the words of Jesus: ‘Abide in me and you will bear much fruit” (John 15:5). Also in this panel we see the Bible and the tablets of the Law represented. In the Jewish covenant the Torah (the Law) is seen as guidance for how God wants us to live. Jesus said that He came not to destroy the law but to fulfil it (Matthew 5:17). It is when we abide in Jesus that we are enabled to live the way that God wants us..
Written by Tim & Alannah Hegedus, April 1996