Transformation
. The Caterpillar (Earthly Life): Representing the "old self," the caterpillar is often seen as a symbol of our natural, carnal state, focused on earthly and material needs. • The Chrysalis (Death and Burial): The stage where the caterpillar appears lifeless inside a cocoon serves as a metaphor for the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, as well as the believer "dying"'to their old sinful nature. ◦ The Butterfly (Resurrection and New Creation): When the butterfly emerges, it symbolizes the resurrection of Christ and the promise that believers are made into a "new creation" through faith. Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new".
