Jesus the Good Shepherd carvings of Bethlehem olive wood, The image of the Good Shepherd is the most common of the symbolic representations of Christ found in Early Christian art.

Jesus baptised by John in the Jordan River statue. Carved of Bethlehem olive wood.

Jesus baptised by John in the Jordan River statue. Carved of Bethlehem olive wood.

This statue demonstrates the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, the passion Jesus displayed on that momentous night. The most important impact of this night was the willingness of our Savior to die on the cross in our place in order to pay the penalty for our sins.