Joseph M. Jordan

Blood and water are quite symbolic in our day-to-day lives. Personally, I view blood and water with a lot of importance as they are key to our survival. Additionally, being a born-again Christian, these two hold a special meaning in my life. Jesus, the son of God, was baptized with water and shed blood while … Read more

Last week, our church had an anointing session. As a pastor I am the one who carried this out. Based on tradition, our church uses olive oil to anoint its followers. But what does the scripture say? What does olive oil symbolize in the Bible? In this article, I invite you to join me as … Read more

My friend recently invited me to his church to teach a group of anxious children of God about the symbolism of dogs in the Bible. My friend explained that one of the children had asked him why the bible continuously talked badly about dogs, yet she was allowed to keep a dog pet at home. … Read more

Last week, we attended my grandmother’s burial. Most of us know the Biblical implication that God made man from dust. Our sermon largely concentrated on Genesis 2:7 which states that God created us from dust, and Ecclesiastes 12:7, which reminds us that we shall return to earth from where we came. In the Bible, we … Read more

As a man serving in the ministry, I always endeavor to align my life with Biblical directives whenever I perform my daily activities. I love having cinnamon beverages every morning. I mostly use it as a spice in my tea and for its natural healing properties. Nonetheless, I have always wondered what God intended Cinnamon … Read more

At our weekly Bible study, we were talking about the burning bush when the discussion on orange flames in fire came up. I remember thinking about how the color orange is used in connection with fire in different Biblical stories. Out of curiosity, I asked my fellow Christians, “What does orange symbolize in the Bible?” … Read more

The sermon from last Sunday’s service delved into the birth of Jesus and the significance behind the gifts that He received. I was particularly fascinated by the gift of Frankincense, and after conducting extensive research later in the day, I realized that many Christians, myself included, aren’t knowledgeable about the symbolism of Frankincense in the … Read more

I have a deep respect for morgue attendants and funeral home workers. These professionals perform the macabre duty of taking care of taking care of the departed and preparing them for a proper burial. This process usually requires the use of certain substances. In ancient times, myrrh was one of the spices used in embalming … Read more

Many people I have ministered with for the past fifteen years have always asked me about the significance of garland in celebrations like Christmas and Easter. For a while, this question bothered me, so I turned to the Bible to know when the garlands were used and what they symbolized. So, what does garland symbolize … Read more

As believers, we consider the Bible to be rich in symbolic and deeper meanings that might help us comprehend God’s message to us on a deeper level. Butter, which is referred to in several passages in both the Old and New Testaments, is an example of some of the symbolic words found in the bible. … Read more