Many of the artifacts from the first Easter have deep spiritual significance. Today, we take a break from our Easter monologues to explore ten symbols from the holiday from donkeys to dogwoods and from the Paschal candle to purple veils.

 

Scriptures referenced include John 19:39; Matthew 21:8; 1 Samuel 9:3-18; 2 Samuel 16:2;  Zechariah 9:9-10; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 9:11-12; Hebrews 10:19–22; 1 Timothy 6:15; and Revelation 19:16.