A colorful allegorical painting of Jesus with open arms at the bottom, radiating light up through four pathways depicting people praying, community on a bridge, people serving, and a scholar reading surrounded by books.

Painting Concept: “Outward Toward the Kingdom” Composition Central Figure (Christ as Anchor): At the heart of the canvas, a radiant figure of Christ—not in grandiose majesty, but in gentle humility. His arms are open, echoing the Father’s embrace of the prodigal son. Light radiates outward from Him, symbolizing nearness and restoration. The light forms a cross-shaped glow, anchoring the entire composition. Four Pathways (The Cornerstones): From Christ’s light, four distinct streams of color flow outward, each representing a cornerstone: Gold/White (Christ): A stream of warm light illuminating faces of students kneeling in prayer or walking with confidence, symbolizing trust and humility. Blue (Community): A bridge spanning across the canvas, with diverse figures carrying one another’s burdens, holding hands, or lifting someone up. The bridge arcs outward, showing reconciliation and belonging. Green (Service): A figure playing a tambourine like Miriam, surrounded by others tutoring, mentoring, or writing together. The green tones symbolize growth, flourishing, and outward impact. Purple (Scholarship): A scholar at a desk with books, but the books glow with light rather than prestige. The figure’s posture is humble, with wisdom flowing upward like vines, connecting to the heavens. Background (Kingdom Horizon): The streams converge toward a horizon filled with golden light, symbolizing God’s kingdom. The horizon is not closed—it stretches infinitely outward, showing that the See more