Apocalyptic Lanterns – a Mark 13 Craft

Materials:

• Mason jars
• Black paint
• Red paint
• Yellow paint
• Paintbrushes
• Tea lights
• Twine
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Begin by painting the outside of the mason jar black, leaving room for a yellow stripe in the center.
2. Once the black paint has dried, paint a yellow stripe around the center of the jar.
3. Using the red paint, write "Mark 13" on the yellow stripe.
4. Tie a piece of twine around the top of the jar to create a handle.
5. Place a tea light candle inside the jar and light it.
6. Use your apocalyptic lantern to light your way through the darkness.

Explanation:

Mark 13 in the Bible is a chapter that includes warnings of the end times and the return of Jesus Christ. These apocalyptic lanterns are a symbolic representation of the need for light and guidance in dark times. The black and red colors represent the darkness and destruction foretold in the chapter, while the yellow stripe symbolizes the hope and light that can be found in the midst of chaos.