Come Unto Christ by Casey Childs

January — Come Unto Christ
Scripture: Moroni 10:32

The series begins not with a scene, but with a face. In a tightly framed portrait by artist Casey Childs, Jesus Christ is depicted in soft, natural light, his gaze steady, open, and unadorned. There is no dramatic backdrop—only a rising sky, the edge of a distant city, and the quiet gravity of His expression.

Unlike traditional religious iconography that often distances Christ through symbolism or grandeur, this portrayal invites proximity. The folds of His robe, the tousled hair, and the barely-there furrow of the brow all serve one purpose: to present the Savior not as an abstract ideal, but as someone knowable. Someone near.

It is a fitting overture to the year-long series. The message here is simple, but profound: Before the miracles, the teachings, or the crowds—there is the invitation. "Come unto Christ" is not just a title. It's the beginning of a relationship.

Oil on canvas

18 x 14 in.