Jesus' Earthly Journey Event
This week my daughter and I installed an exhibit depicting the journey Jesus took from the cradle to ascension. For time and location details click on the EVENTS page here. Below is a description of each of the time periods of Jesus life on earth. Come and celebrate this Resurrection/Easter season by experiencing Jesus’ Earthly Journey - The Road To Victory in a new and fresh way.
RESURRECTION WEEKEND EXHIBIT
Jesus' Earthly Journey - The Road To Victory
Designed and Installed by Bonnie and Heather Briggs
The Barn Church, Berrien Springs, MI
March 24-April 7, 2021
Exhibit Description
*Timeline: Birth, Depicted by: Cradle, Materials: Sticks, Scripture References: Matthew 1, Luke 2, Description: The road begins from heaven to earth
*Timeline: Childhood, Depicted by: Egyptian Pyramids (made by Heather Briggs), Materials: Cardboard, craft foam, toilet paper, sand, paint, glue, Scripture Reference: Matthew 2:13, Description: Exile to safety - new home, culture, language
*Timeline: Teen/Adult, Depicted by: Carpentry tools, Materials: Wood carpentry tools, real sheep skin leather, Scripture Reference: Mark 6:3, Description: A time of character development - boy to man - being about His earthly and heavenly fathers' business
*Timeline: Baptism, Depicted by: Dove display (made by H. and B. Briggs), Materials: Tissue paper, water colored glass vase and marbles, Scripture Reference: Matthew 3:13-17, Description: The anointing of the Holy Spirit by Father God who is well pleased with His Son
*Timeline: Ministry/Miracles, Depicted by: Three well known miracles during ministry, Materials: water, grape juice - pita bread, fake fish - fake fish and coin, tissue paper, fish net, Scripture References: First miracle of water to wine - John 2:1-11, Feeding thousands of people with five loaves and two fish - Matthew 14:13-21, Temple taxes paid with coin found in fish's mouth - Matthew 17:24-27, Description: Supernatural provision is normal living for Jesus
*Timeline: Death, Depicted by: Items at the cross, Materials: Wood, thorns, cloth, reed, plastic dice, Scripture References: thorn crown, reed/scepter, purple robe/dice - Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19, Description: Mocked and tortured for speaking and living the truth about God
*Timeline: Resurrection, Depicted by: Rock garden, Materials: Artificial bamboo, flowers, rock, Scripture References: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20, Description: The manifestation of God's power and authority,
*Timeline: Ascension, Depicted by: Throne, Materials: chair, costume crowns, 5 yards of fabric, Scripture Reference: Mark 16:19, Description: Returning to His throne in heaven
As you reflect and meditate on Jesus’ earthly journey this Resurrection holiday season at the exhibit, may you experience a closer relationship with Him. I hope that you will learn and see His sacrifice in a new way. May you feel empowered by His love so that you will feel blessed and be a blessing In Jesus Name! Go forth bold, blessed, and brilliant. Subscribe and comment below.