01 East – Burning Torch
Brad Turner – Donor
During the creation of covenants, God’s Self is represented through the image of fire as a burning torch or bush or a pillar of fire. The Burning Torch is a symbol of the Christian zeal in preaching the word of the Gospel, and also of enlightenment.
See also 22 East – The Lamp; 2 West – Candlestick; 28 West – Candelabra.
No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. — Matthew 5:15