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Yellow or Gold Bead — Represents God in Heaven Jesus said:  “In my father’s house there are many mansions….I go to prepare a place for you…..I will come again.  John 14: 2, 3. We are told in Revelation 21:18"the street of the city [is] pure gold, like transparent glass"The yellow bead reminds us of God and His promise of heaven.
 
Black Bead — Represents Sin

“ For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23“ For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 6:23We are reminded of "those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, bound in affliction and irons" because of their sins Psalms 107:10. The Black bead reminds us that all humans have turned their backs on God and followed their own way.  We are all sinners, needing God’s gift of salvation, through his son Jesus Christ.   
 
Red — Blood of Christ
God's Remedy for Sin

“ But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”Romans 5:8 The blood of Jesus Christ, which "cleanses us from all sin" 1 John 1:7.

The Red bead reminds us that Jesus loved us so much that He went to the cross on our behalf that we can have eternal forgiveness for our sin and be saved.
 
White— All May be Saved Now
Our Response to what Jesus did for us
on the cross.The Bible says:  “Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.”  Psalm 51:7

“ For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13

“ But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the Sons of God.” John 1:12aThe white bead is to remind us that after receiving the forgiveness of Christ we have salvation.
 
Green — Represents Growth

“ But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…” II Peter 3:18The Lord wants us to experience His peace and joy. He has a special purpose for us all.The green Bead is to remind us of the need for continuous spiritual growth here on the earth.