Artist's Notes: The viewer of this scene is above, looking down on Jesus and the people inside the majestic temple. The view and the columns indicate a downward motion that reminds me of God's love, grace and blessing pouring down toward sinful man. God gave unsparingly everything (Himself through Jesus Christ) to us sinful people. The twelve columns represent His strength, power and glory, which no one can move. Jesus is in the center and is the focus of all those around. The people are in a place of His glory and in the position to receive God's gift of His blessed Son. Twelve columns represent the twelve tribes of Israel, 12 disciples, 12 churches of The Revelation. The four hanging trays for burning the myrrh could represent the beautiful (fragrant) name of Jesus that goes to the four corners of the earth (all the earth), forever, to bring salvation to all who believe in Him. References: John 10.
