The Government of God

Technique & Style

Digital illustration, Figurative

Figures

Jesus Christ

Symbols

star

Animals

fish

Notes

Artist statement: Around him are the three fish, representing the Three High Priests that form the First Presidency. They are depicted as fish to reference Peter, James, and John, the fishermen. Around them are 12 stars (see 1 Nephi 1), which represent 12 Elders in the office of Apostle. Their assignment is to testify of Christ and gather in the harvest, which is why they are flanked by 12 wheat sheaves, to symbolize this gathering. The outer ring contains 70 stars, also Elders who are deployed in the great work, leading the church upon all the isles of the sea. And lastly the stakes of Zion are posted in the four corners of the world. This great organization covers all of mankind, and at its center is the Lord Jesus Christ, whose restored church this is.

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints