Here at Peace Lutheran Church we are blessed to have many pieces of artwork to teach us about Jesus. These images assist us in receiving of God’s Word.
The Nativity of Our Lord
This stained glass window depicts the birth of Jesus Christ. At the center is the Chi-Rho (☧), an ancient Christian symbol formed from the first two Greek letters of “Christ” (Χριστός)—Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ)—signifying Jesus as the Messiah. Rather than portraying the infant Jesus, the artist uses this symbol to emphasize His divine identity. The Chi-Rho rests in a manger, pointing to the Incarnation: the eternal Son of God taking on human flesh. Above, the radiant star represents the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the Magi to the newborn King (Matthew 2:9–11, ESV). Through this symbolic presentation, the window proclaims that the child in the manger is none other than the Christ, the Savior of the world.
The Net of the Kingdom
This window portrays Jesus’ parable of the net (Matthew 13:47–50, ESV), where the kingdom of heaven is compared to a great net that gathers fish of every kind. The net draped over the cross reminds us that salvation comes only through Christ’s death and resurrection. The fish, often used as a symbol for believers, are drawn joyfully into the net—not by chance, but by the gracious call of Christ through His Word.
The white cloth on the cross reflects the Easter season, a sign of Christ’s victory over sin and death. Just as the net gathers and separates, so will the angels at the end of the age gather the righteous through faith in Christ. The smiling fish symbolize those redeemed by the cross, secure in the promise that nothing can separate them from the love of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:38–39, ESV).
Though some may see a reference to Matthew 4:19—“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (ESV)—this window ultimately points to the final gathering of the faithful. In Christ, we rejoice, for by His cross we are saved and brought into His kingdom.
The Wedding at Cana
This window depicts the Wedding at Cana, where Jesus performed His first public miracle, turning water into wine (John 2:1–11, ESV). The interlocking rings symbolize the covenant of marriage, blessed by Christ’s presence. Below, six stone jars recall the vessels used for purification, now transformed into signs of abundance and joy through the Lord’s miraculous word. The red cross rising behind the scene reminds us that this sign points forward to the greater glory of the cross, where Jesus would fully reveal His identity as the Son of God and Bridegroom of the Church. This first sign manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him (John 2:11, ESV).
The Wedding at Cana
This window depicts the Wedding at Cana, where Jesus performed His first public miracle, turning water into wine (John 2:1–11, ESV). The interlocking rings symbolize the covenant of marriage, blessed by Christ’s presence. Below, six stone jars recall the vessels used for purification, now transformed into signs of abundance and joy through the Lord’s miraculous word. The red cross rising behind the scene reminds us that this sign points forward to the greater glory of the cross, where Jesus would fully reveal His identity as the Son of God and Bridegroom of the Church. This first sign manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him (John 2:11, ESV).
