During our weekly Bible study, we were discussing the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, and as we delved into the thirty pieces of silver that Christ was betrayed with, I became curious about the significance of silver in the Bible, both as a metal and a color. Upon sharing my curiosity with my fellow believers, … Read more
Though water is essential for life, what appeals to me is the sound of water running. Rivers have such a relaxing effect on me. Being born in a Christian background has also made me have an great appreciation for rivers. This is because rivers were used for essential activities such as baptism in the Bible. … Read more
While teaching an Old Testament Studies class last Friday, I discussed with my students the symbolism and meaning of different objects in the Bible. The Bible suggests that God conveyed hidden messages through creatures and objects as basic as knives, and some of these messages still apply to the lives of Christians today. In our … Read more
Every Sunday service is a wonderful experience for me as I continue to learn more about God from my pastor. Today’s lesson was about Palm Sunday, and I paid close attention because Palm Sunday is an important day for the church and its followers. The pastor began the service by asking the congregation, “What does … Read more
As a student of the Bible, I love watching Christian-related films since I find them quite informative. The other day, as I was watching one of them, I realized that one of the characters who played the role of a high priest had a breastplate that featured a jade gemstone around his chest. Though I … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I believe the Bible is more than just a collection of historical accounts and moral teachings. It is a living document that reveals God’s character and redemptive plan for humanity. One of the ways the Bible communicates this message is through symbolism, where objects, people, and places represent deeper spiritual truths. … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I find great inspiration in the stories and teachings of the Bible, particularly when it comes to how God uses animals to convey powerful spiritual messages. I am also fascinated by the rich symbolism and imagery of animals in the Bible, and the donkey is a particularly intriguing example mentioned severally. … Read more
As a born-again Christian, born and raised in a family of pastors, I am always careful while interpreting the Bible. I have realized that the Bible uses metaphors to relay hidden messages of God to people. Recently, I have noticed the word hail in most Bible verses I have been reading. My curiosity led me … Read more
Growing up, I loved watching fairy tale movies with my sisters. It was more of a guilty pleasure. Being the only boy in a family of four kids exposed me to many fantasy films. The common element in my favorite types of movies were horses. The hero would always show up in grandiose fashion, riding … Read more
As a born-again Christian, one of the joys of studying the Bible is discovering the many symbols and metaphors that illuminate God’s message. Milk has been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, and its significance is not lost in the pages of the Bible. Today, we seek to examine this spectacular … Read more