Joseph M. Jordan

In my last youth Bible study session, we discussed Adam and Eve and what they possibly looked like. It was an exciting topic, but before diving in, I asked the attendees a few simple questions like the age of Adam and Eve, when they were created, their race, and whether they were attractive. For the … Read more

I taught a very interesting theology class the other day, and I must say I have an unusual group this semester. I’ve started teaching about Adam and Eve, and the type of questions and interest the students have is beyond my expectations. One of them raised a question I never expected to hear from anyone. … Read more

In my after-church discussion with men waiting for God to grant them their female partners last week, we discussed the first male and female companionship and how long it took for Adam and Eve to meet. It was necessary to understand this because most men did not know how long to wait for God to … Read more

During last week’s Wednesday bible study, we went back to the book of Genesis and keenly studied the origin and fall of man. We looked at the journey of Adam and Eve, from when they were created to eventually being sent out of the Garden due to their disobedience. Many of us wondered what happened … Read more

After a church group meeting a few months ago, I questioned the veracity of the Adam and Eve tale. This was triggered by a member who wanted to know why we have races, yet we all descended from Adam and Eve. While various members attempted to answer, others were left with more questions, especially on … Read more

I was raised in a family of pastors, and Bible reading was mandatory. One of the first stories my father narrated to me from an early age was that of Eve and Adam. He taught me valuable lessons from this story, including the importance of obedience. One of the questions that I remember asking him … Read more

Growing up in a Christian background, the story of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit was among the frequently-narrated stories by both my parents and in church. However, being a mature Christian now, understanding this story deeply has been vital in opening my eyes to how evil befell humanity. So, what happened when Adam … Read more

Last week, our Sunday school class was exciting as the kids and I studied the first family in the Bible. We began by mentioning how many kids each of our parents have. When we heard from the entire class, we went back to the first family and studied their children. Most kids knew about Cain … Read more

While preparing for the Sunday sermon last week, I came across something that intrigued me. I came across an article on Islam’s creation story. It occurred to me that there are similarities between the Bible’s and the Quran’s narration of the beginning. Well, I wasn’t going to preach about that, but I planned to bring … Read more

As a pastor and professor of theology, I have a deep appreciation for what different biblical figures represent in the Christian faith. As the founders of the entire human race, Adam and Eve convey deep meaning and symbolism through their story. To fully understand their significance in the Bible and the Christian faith as a … Read more