As a pastor and professor of theology, I always seek to understand the significance of the people whom God chose to fulfill his purposes on earth. From Jacob to Moses to John the Baptist and even Jesus Christ, the BibleBible is full of people to whom God used to send divine messages to his people. … Read more
In the past 15 years as an active Christian who spends hours studying the Bible, I have been fascinated with how often the number 3 stands out. I’ve noticed that there are numerous things presented in 3s throughout the Old and New Testaments, and so I mentioned it once to my church pastor, who went … Read more
Recently, I took my church team to an orchard where we decided to host a brief Biblical session as we enjoyed the ambiance and some fruits. Coincidentally, someone read a verse about Jesus taking care of the vineyard, and our conversation shifted to fruits in the Bible. We decided to check the Biblical portrayal of … Read more
While I spent more than three years in theology school and I am continually studying the Bible 15 years later, I am beyond impressed by all the new things that I learn. One of the most notable things I’ve learned is that unicorns, though depicted as fairy or magical creatures in films and literary works, … Read more
As a born-again Christian, born and raised in a family of pastors, I have always been curious about the narrative of the Bible. By reading the Bible, I have come to learn that it uses figurative language to relay the message of the Lord; hence, I should be careful while interpreting it. This week, I … Read more
Recently, a keen Biblical enthusiast visited me, noticing the mention of stones several times in the Bible. From the Old Testament to the new one, he realized that stones were used in different contexts. He was confused and wanted an interpretation of this. Since I come from a family of evangelists and have been in … Read more
While I was at my Bible study sessions, we revised several chapters in the Bible. I learned a lot about how God portrays Himself to His people in a variety of ways. One of these ways is by using smoke. Smoke is mentioned several times in the Bible and appears in dreams in different forms. … Read more
As a Christian with 15 years of experience in ministry, I have mastered the art of using relatable things to pass the message of God to my congregation. Last Sunday, I was in charge of teaching and decided to use an emerald as my primary tangible tool. I was impressed by the impact this teaching … Read more
I’ll be honest; until three months ago, I didn’t care about biblical symbolism. Then, I listened to a sermon on the Gospel according to John. The teacher highlighted the symbols and how Jesus fulfilled them, and I was hooked. Fast-forward to three weeks ago, I was reading Isaiah’s Song of the Vineyard. And for the … Read more
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