The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. Thou shalt bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. (Luke 1:30) The symbols of the crescent moon and starry crown accompany the annunciation.

The ox and ass are above the Nativity with the shepherds in the Medallion field and the wise men with their gifts below. Unto You is Born a Saviour. (Luke 2:11)

The ancient Simeon holds the Christ Child with the Temple lamp above and the offering of doves below. Mine eyes have seen Thy Salvation. (Luke 2:30)

The young Christ converses with the doctors near the seven branched candlestick with the Tablets of the law below. Wist ye not that I must be about My Father’s Business? (Luke 3:49)

St. John with his crossed staff, baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River. Above is the descending Dove of the Holy Spirit. A modern font and shell are symbols for baptism. This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:17)

Satan is depicted offering the crown of all the kingdoms of the world to Jesus. Above is the glove surmounted by the cross, symbol of Christ’s rule over the world; and below, the serpent coiled around the tree in the Garden of Eden. Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and Him only shalt thou serve. (Matthew 4:10)

Jesus stands before the water pots with his Mother, Mary. The bridal couple at the table and a suggestion of the wedding guests are shown above. (John 2:1-11) Below is the ship from the "Stilling of the Tempest," another of Jesus’ miracles. Whatsoever He sayeth unto you—do it. (Matthew 8:23-27) VERIFY

The Son begins to sit up at Christ’s command. The mother and the attendant crowd are at one side and above is the gate of Nain. (Luke 7:11-17) The lost lamb is shown caught in brambles below.

The doves are released from their cages and the money changer’s coins are spilling over the broken table. The symbol above is the "Sun of Righteousness" (Malachi 4:2) and below is shown the "Fountain of David" (Zechariah 13:1). The temple is suggested by the arches above.

Christ calls Peter and Andrew from their nets and James and John in the ship with their father, Zebedee. The symbols are the trumpet above and the vine below. (Luke 5:4-7)

The window pictures Jesus preaching to the multitude on the mount. There are symbols of two fish and five loaves of bread. (Matthew 14:17-20) An eight pointed cross in the lower part of the window is the symbol of regeneration. An ancient French symbol, the "fleur-de-lis", which appears throughout the window, represents the flower of the lily.

Mary is seated at the feet of Jesus. Martha holds some bread which is part of what she is preparing. At the top of the window is a table which Martha has set. A bell is in the lower panel of the window calling men, women and children to hear the word of God. One thing is needful which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 11:42)

Christ stands between Moses and Elijah in raiment "glistening" "white as the light". Above is the ancient Tau or Anticipatory Cross related to Moses and also shown are symbols of the parable of the houses built on rock and on sand. (Matthew 19:14)

Ten lepers confront Christ…he heals them all. One returns to give thanks. The staff and bell which he carries was to warn people of his presence. (Luke 17: 12-19) Above is the Cross Point, symbol of our Savior’s power of healing. Four Tau Crosses meeting, each representing an ancient crutch. Below is an ancient symbol for healing, the caduceus.

Jesus is portrayed here surrounded by little children with one small child sitting in Jesus’ lap. The Kingdom of Heaven is above and the shell of Baptism is below. For of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14)

Jesus is portrayed riding on a donkey into the city of Jerusalem. We observe this event on Palm Sunday. People are seen lining the road holding palm branches, some of which they have put on the road along with their garments. Some buildings in Jerusalem appear in the top of the window. Hosanna—blessed be he that cometh in the name of the lord. (Matthew 21:9)

Jesus, holding a towel prepares to wash the feet of Peter, who at first objects to this reversal of roles. The towel is a symbol of service, the Saltire Cross above and the lily-of-the-valley below are emblems of Christian humility. I have given you an example. (John 13:15)

Jesus holds the cup at the head of the table while the twelve disciples are seated around the table. The symbols of grapes for wine above and wheat for bread appear in the lower half of the window. This do in remembrance of me. (1 Corinthians 11:24)

This window portrays Jesus kneeling in prayer with the cup above and the sleeping disciples below. Not my will, but thine be done. (Matthew 26:39)

Judas approaches Jesus to betray him with a kiss. Peter stands with a drawn sword. Below is the crowing cock recalling Peter’s denial. (Matthew 26:49)

Jesus, with his hands tied but holding a scepter, is shown standing before Pilate. Pilate is about to wash his hands in a font of water. The Roman arch above and column below indicate the world power in Christ’s day. The Scourge of Thorns is shown below and the crown of Thorns above. Art thou the king of the Jews? Thou sayest it. (Mark 15:2)

Jesus was crucified as a criminal on Calvary. His mother and disciple John are shown standing at the foot of the cross. At the top of the window are nails which pierced his hands and feet. The sun and moon appear on either side of Jesus with a cloud over them. "There was darkness from noon until three o’clock." In the lower panels we see dice used to cast lots for Jesus’ robe; a sponge on a hyssop (stick) used to give Jesus a drink; a ladder used to take Jesus down from the cross. Father forgive them for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34)

The stone is rolled away from the tomb and Jesus stands with staff in hand in front of the tomb revealing that He has risen form the dead. The Phoenix bird below is the symbol of resurrection. I am the resurrection and the life. (John 11:25)

The disciples try to draw their nets full of fishes. Three are still in the ship above. At our Lord’s feet is a little fire. Below is the butterfly, symbol of the eternal life through our Lord. (John 21:6-11)

St. Paul is represented with missionary staff and sword, symbolizing both the instrument of his martyrdom and the "Sword of the Spirit." It occurs again in his usual symbol below—the open Bible with the words "Spiritus Gladius". There is also the map of his missionary journeys, the ship of the Christian Church with crossed sail and the ancient fish symbol with the rebus "IXCYC".

Martin Luther is shown with hammer nailing the 95 theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenburg, Germany, October 31, 1517. Below is shown Dr. C.F.W. Walther, the first president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 1849. Also depicted are the first two sanctuaries of First Lutheran Church, Birmingham, Alabama, located in Elyton and on Avenue B and 19^th Streets, South.

David, King of Israel, is shown playing a harp. David wrote many of the Psalms which are a part of our prayer life and liturgy. He continues to influence our life of praise.

Traceries above the five lancets are devoted to the Heavenly Choir, with Angels bearing scrolls, trumpets, and ancient forms of the organ and lyre. The words on the scrolls are those which Jesus spoke to His disciples immediately before His ascension, Lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world. ( ) Above the Christ figure are heavenly crowns and over all in the upper quatrefoil, the open Bible. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (John 1:14).