1 God
God the Father is the creator and king of the universe.
“I believe in one God,
The Father almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth,
Of all things visible and invisible.”
The Nicene Creed
2 of Each Animal
God told Noah to build a big boat called an ark and collect two of every kind of animal, one male and one female. God sent a great flood to cleanse the earth, and the ark helped to keep Noah, his family, and all the animals safe.
“Then the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation. Take with you seven pairs of all clean animals, the male and his mate; and a pair of the animals that are not clean, the male and his mate; and seven pairs of the birds of the air also, male and female, to keep their kind alive upon the face of all the earth.’”
Genesis 7: 1-3
3 Wise Men
Also known as The Three Kings, these men visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their names are:
- Gaspar (or Caspar)
- Melchior
- Balthazar
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:10–11
4th Day of Creation
On the 4th day God created the sun and moon and stars.
“And God made the two great lights, the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night; he made the stars also.”
Genesis 1:16
5 Loaves of Bread
Jesus performed a miracle by feeding more than five thousand people, with just five loaves of bread and two fish.
“And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.”
Matthew 14: 19
6 Pots of Water
Jesus and His mother, Mary, received an invitation to a celebration at the wedding in Cana. When the wine ran out, Mary asked Jesus to help, and He performed His first miracle by turning water into the best wine, showing His love and care for people.
“Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the steward of the feast.” So they took it.”
John 2: 7-8
7th Day of Rest (Sabbath)
On the 7th day, God rested after he had finished creating the universe, and all life on Earth. We are called by God to rest on the 7th day, which is called the Lord’s Day also known as the Sabbath. Sunday is the day of rest.
“And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.”
Genesis 2:2
10 Commandments
The Ten Commandments are rules by God that were written onto stone tablets. They were given to Moses at the top of a mountain called Mount Sinai.
“The Lord descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain.”
Exodus 19:20
12 Apostles
Disciple means follower or pupil of a teacher or leader. The 12 disciples, also known as the apostles, were followers of Jesus Christ who learned from his teachings and played a crucial role in the early spread of Christianity. Each disciple had unique characteristics and contributions.
- Simon-Peter: Younger brother of Andrew
- Andrew: Simon-Peter’s older brother
- James, Son of Zebedee, John’s older brother
- John: Younger brother of James
- Philip
- Bartholomew
- Thomas
- Matthew the tax collector
- James, Son of Alphaeus
- Jude Thaddaeus
- Simon the Zealot
- Judas Iscariot
30 Pieces of Silver
Judas Iscariot was one of the Twelve Apostles. He betrayed Jesus by disclosing His whereabouts for 30 pieces of silver. Judas brought men to arrest Jesus and identified him with a kiss. Jesus was then arrested, tried, and crucified.
“Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I betray him to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver.”
Matthew 26:14 – 15
33 Years Old
Jesus was said to be 33 years old when he came back to life after he was crucified.
“They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.’”
Luke 24: 34-36
40 Days and 40 Nights
The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness, where he fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. While there, he was challenged by the devil to prove he was the son of God.
“And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4: 3-4
