Chained to the World

Christ appears at the left bearing the cross and lifting His hand in invitation, while a well-dressed man turns toward Him with a Bible in hand. Behind the man rests a globe, fastened to him by a heavy chain at his ankle, showing the soul bound by worldly attachment even while standing near the words of faith. The composition gives visual form to Jesus’ call to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Him. It contrasts outward respectability and religious knowledge with the deeper question of discipleship: what does a person gain if he wins the world but loses his soul? This artwork is suited for sermons, Bible studies, repentance themes, discipleship teaching, evangelism, and ministry messages about surrendering worldly bondage to follow Christ. by S. M. Davis